Description and characteristics of the apple variety Glory to the winners, growing and care
The apple variety Glory to the winners is in demand among gardeners due to its high-quality, rich harvest and unpretentious care. Early ripening fruits are suitable for growing on an industrial scale and for individual purposes. The fruits are consumed fresh and used for processing. The apple tree is reliable, winter-hardy and time-tested. The most popular variety was in the 30s of the last century, but today, among the abundance of new species, it has not lost its relevance.
Description of the variety
Early ripening variety. The tree is different:
- stable fruiting;
- high yield;
- excellent frost resistance;
- disease resistance.
Trees growing in well-lit, sunny places have deep red fruits. Their taste is sweeter than that of plants in dimly lit areas.
Characteristics of the apple tree Glory to the winners
The technical ripeness of the fruits occurs when the earlier varieties have finished bearing, and the autumn ones are still ripening.
Adult tree height
Refers to very tall trees. In adulthood, it reaches a height of 5 meters.
Fruit
The apples are large in size, weighing about 160 grams. They have a smooth skin. The red blush is clearly visible and covers the entire surface of the green fruit. The pulp has a strong aroma. In structure, it is soft and tender with a sour taste.
Yield
Up to 75 kilograms of fruit are harvested from one tree during the harvest season. On an industrial scale, 110-200 centners of fruit are obtained per hectare. The ripening time is different in different regions.
In warm areas, ripe fruit can be enjoyed at the beginning of August, but in the north this period is postponed until the end of September.
It is not recommended to delay the harvest. The apples are picked immediately after the onset of technical maturity, otherwise they will overripe. As a result, the pulp will darken around the seed chamber. The fruits do not stick well to the branches of the tree and fall off quickly, especially in strong winds. Fallen specimens are much worse stored.Apples can be harvested from trees until they reach technical maturity. When stored in a basement, they gradually mature.
Winter hardiness
The tree has good winter hardiness.Therefore, it is suitable for growing in the northern regions.
Crown width
It has a spreading, wide crown with an impressive shoot-forming ability. Because of this, the top of the tree becomes very thickened, which makes it difficult to ventilate the crown and illuminate the apples. This feature must be taken into account during planned pruning.
Self-fertility
The tree belongs to a self-fertile variety. Not able to pollinate independently.
Pollinators
The yield of Glory to the winners depends on pollination of flowers with the pollen of another apple tree. A suitable fruit tree should be no more than 50 meters away. Plants from neighboring areas can be used as pollinators. This point is taken into account when choosing a place for an apple orchard. Varieties are selected with the same entry time into the fruiting period.
Suitable as pollinators:
- Borovinka;
- Melba;
- Prima;
- Antonovka.
The frequency of fruiting
The apple tree is medium fast-growing. In the southern regions, the first fruits appear in the 5th year. In the extreme south, the term is reduced to 2 years. But in the northern region, it begins to bear fruit much later.
In the first few years, the plant produces a bountiful harvest annually. With age, it begins to bear fruit at a certain frequency.
Tasting assessment
Experts highly appreciated the taste of the fruit and assigned them 4.6 points out of 5.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The positive qualities of a tree include:
- good care guarantees a high yield;
- perfectly tolerates severe frosts, rarely freezes;
- stable yield, which means that the tree bears fruit annually;
- apples have good transportability and a high tasting rating, have a good appearance.
Negative qualities:
- The variety is hygrophilous. Drought-resistant. In hot areas, unripe apples, which are not yet edible, fall off prematurely.
- The thickened crown of the tree affects the quality of the apples. All the plant's strength goes into maintaining the branches. As a result, the fruits become small and lose their taste. Therefore, the crown of the tree is thinned out every season.
- Drought-resistant. To maintain a healthy look of the crop and preserve the taste and appearance of apples, you will have to water regularly.
- Requires pollinators. It is necessary to plant fruit trees nearby.
- Due to the tendency to fall off quickly, it is necessary to monitor the degree of maturity and remove the fruits from the tree in time.
With proper care, the plant will bring only positive emotions and delight you with a delicious harvest.
Growing region
It bears fruit equally well in cold and southern regions. Suitable for growing in Polesie, Kuban, in the middle zone of the Russian Federation.
Reproduction of an apple tree
Propagated in various ways:
- Seeds. This method is used only by experienced breeders. The seed is manually pollinated. This process is painstaking. It is difficult to achieve the desired result the first time.
- Eyes.
- Cuttings. This is the easiest way for a beginner gardener to handle.
- Taps.
Wild apple trees are best for breeding.
How to plant an apple tree correctly
Seedlings are chosen according to the following criteria:
- strong;
- healthy;
- the height should be at least human height;
- branches should be evenly spaced;
- the root system is branched;
- inoculation - clean and dry.
If at least one condition is violated, then such a tree is not worth purchasing.
Choosing a place for a tree
They choose a place that is well lit with regular access to sunlight. Preference is given to areas protected from the wind, where rain and melt water does not stagnate.
Choosing a soil for an apple tree
Ideal soil for a tree:
- loose;
- permeable;
- fertile.
It should always be moderately moist.When planting, the bottom layer is mixed in equal proportions with humus. Potassium salt and superphosphate are added. A cup of dolomite flour is added to the acidic soil.
The procedure is performed at least 3 weeks before planting the seedling, ideally 3 months before. During this time, the soil mixture will naturally sag and form a homogeneous nutrient medium.
Sapling planting scheme
The hole is dug 80 centimeters deep. The diameter should be the same. The vaccination point cannot be buried. In the center of the hole, a stake is driven in, which will serve as a support for the tree. Before planting, the root system is straightened. After planting, the earth around is compacted and moistened with two buckets of water. Then mulch with straw or peat.
Care rules
The variety does not require complex care. It only includes standard manipulations.
Watering
Each tree is watered with 30 liters of water. The event is held weekly. During dry periods, the frequency of watering is increased. On particularly hot days, the sprinkling method is recommended.
Pruning
Tree pruning should be done annually. It is recommended to leave fruiting branches. All dry and old parts of the wood are removed.
Top dressing
For the first year, you should not additionally fertilize the plant. Then the trunk circle is fed. In spring, nitrogen fertilizers are used. In the autumn - phosphorus and potash.
Diseases and pests
The culture is affected by the most common pests of apple trees, which include:
- apple aphid;
- leaf roll;
- ticks;
- apple moth.
To avoid the spread of pests and diseases, it is necessary to carry out preventive measures in a timely manner.
Powdery mildew
A white bloom appears on the foliage, easily removed by hand. Then it becomes brown in color. Subsequently, the leaves turn yellow and fall off prematurely. The tree becomes weak, stops growing and does not bear fruit.
Scab
Refers to fungal diseases and affects the volume of the crop. The foliage curls and falls off. The fruits are covered with black spots.
Fruit rot
If the crop begins to rot profusely, then it is necessary to treat the culture with the Topaz preparation.
Milky shine
The foliage is affected first, then the disease moves to the branches and then to the wood. If you miss the moment and don't start fighting methods in time, the apple tree will die.
Harvesting and storage
Crop can be harvested unripe and stored in the basement. After a while, the fruit will reach technical maturity on its own. Store fruits in boxes. Each layer is overlapped with sawdust or paper. For storage, choose only strong apples, manually removed from the tree. Storage temperature 0 ... + 4 ° С. If the conditions are met, the crop retains its varietal properties for 4 months.
