Description of the apple variety Barrel, characteristics of winter hardiness and regions of cultivation
At the end of summer, the apple season begins. Fruits are among those crops that grow well in any region of Russia. One of the popular apple varieties is the Keg. This variety gives a good harvest and is easy to care for.
Description of the variety
Apple trees of the Bochonok variety were bred by breeders from Chelyabinsk. The barrels were born due to the crossing of Borovinka and Uralskoe Rebristoe varieties. The main characteristic of this variety is resistance to severe frosts. The apple tree belongs to trees with an early maturity of fruits. Anis Sverdlovsky is suitable as a pollinator for the Keg. To increase yields, it is recommended to plant seedlings in the neighborhood.
Apple Keg has many advantages over other varieties. The apple tree has tasty fruits and high yields. The plant will bear fruit almost throughout the summer.
Pros and cons
The Barrel variety has advantages and disadvantages of cultivation.
Apple tree advantages:
- frost resistance;
- yield;
- apples are sweet;
- resistance to the appearance of diseases and harmful insects.
The disadvantages include the fact that after harvesting the fruits are not stored for a long time. They should be eaten immediately or used for cooking. Ripe apples have a pleasant dessert taste. In addition, apples have a high tasting rating. It is 4.6 out of 5 points.
Specifications
The variety has a stable yield throughout the entire fruiting period. Keg Apples are distinguished by sweet juicy fruits that are good to eat fresh. With proper care and prevention of diseases and insects, the apple tree will delight you with delicious fruits for a long time.
Dimensions of an adult tree
Adult apple trees of this variety are medium in size. The height of the trunk reaches from 4 m to 4.5 m. Rarely trees grow up to 5 m. It is difficult to care for such trees. While they are not tall, it is difficult to handle the top branches.
The crown of the tree is not dense, it has a pyramidal shape. Branches of medium length.
You can reduce the height of the tree if you regularly shape it. Trim the top branches to keep the apple tree from growing in height. By shaping the crown, the tree will be made compact. In addition, the procedure will facilitate harvesting.
Annual growth
During one season, the natural growth of tree branches is approximately 40-60 cm. In the event that the tree is sick, or insects begin to appear on it, the annual growth decreases.
In some cases, an increase in shoots is noted. But if by the onset of the autumn cold the shoots did not have time to fully form, then, most likely, they will die due to winter frosts. Depending on how severe the frosts will be in winter.
The frequency of fruiting
Active fruiting begins in the 4-5th year after planting the seedling in open ground. Until this moment, the apple tree can bloom in spring, but there will be no harvest from this. Maybe just a couple of apples. But having reached the age of four, the tree bears fruit annually. Moreover, the yield always remains at its best.
To increase yields, apple trees are formed annually by cutting off old and weak branches. It is also necessary to introduce mineral fertilizers and organic matter into the soil.
Yield
The yield depends on the climatic conditions and the weather that was in the year. It is worth noting that the Keg yields an average yield compared to the late varieties. But mid-early varieties, unlike late ones, are not intended for long-term storage, therefore, the yield of the Bochonok variety is lower.
Frost resistance
The tree tolerates winter frosts well. Therefore, the Keg is suitable for growing in the regions of Siberia and the Urals. In addition, the apple tree tolerates a drop in temperature at night.
It is worth noting that in severe frosts, frost cracks may appear on the tree. But due to its high regeneration ability, the tree quickly regenerates from damage. The tree practically does not waste energy in spring on recovery, so frost holes do not negatively affect the growth and formation of buds.
Disease resistance
The apple variety Barrel is characterized by average resistance to diseases and insects. The main danger to the tree is scab. Therefore, in order to prevent an epidemic of the disease, you need to regularly examine the tree and take measures at the first signs of damage. The same goes for pests. Despite the fact that the apple tree has relatively good immunity, it is often attacked by harmful insects.
In which regions can you grow?
Due to its ability to withstand severe winter frosts, it is possible to grow an apple tree of the Barrel variety in any region, even in northern latitudes. First of all, the Urals are considered the most favorable region for growth, since the variety itself was bred in this area.
