Plum, varieties for the middle belt and the Moscow region. Descriptions of the most popular and demanded varieties of plums
Probably, there is no garden in which notgrew snow-white beauty-plum. The varieties of this tree differ among themselves in very many parameters. Some begin to bear fruit already for 3 years after landing in the open ground, others show a unique frost resistance, and still others are not afraid of pests and diseases. When planning the discharge of plums on the site, it is necessary first of all to take into account the weather conditions typical for the region. Then it will be possible to pick a variety that will please the spring with a blossoming blossom, and at the end of the season will endow the owner with an excellent harvest.
Plum sorts for the Middle Strip
Agrarians say that plum varieties for the MiddleRussia's stripes need to be selected, focusing on the exacting nature of the tree for irrigation, immunity to pests, the level of frost resistance and adaptive abilities. On these grounds, the gardeners identified six most topical positions:
"Giant" is a sweet, juicy very large grade of medium frost resistance. Demanding to care, but brings just a huge harvest. Fruits have a pleasant, delicate taste and reach 90-100 grams of weight.
"Skoroplodnaya" - exceptionally successful,high-yielding grade of early maturation. Not afraid of cold weather, calmly tolerates arid summer and heat, shows resistance to diseases and the most common pests.
"Jahontovaya" - a beautiful frost-resistant variety withstrong and developed immunity to diseases and pests. Already for 3 years after planting yields a huge crop (in some cases the yield of the bush is up to 50 kg from one young tree). Fruits have dense, juicy pulp of golden color (yellow large plum) and ripen to 35 grams.
Indira is an elite early ripening variety with excellent taste qualities. The fruits are large (up to 60 g) and neat. Well stored and transported without damage.
"Blue Gift" is a high-yield grade of the average termmaturation. It easily tolerates severe Russian winters, it is immune to the main types of diseases. Since 4 years actively fructifies every season, regardless of the aridity of summer. The berries are small, oval, pleasant to the taste.
"Tulskaya black" is a universal variety that yields a large harvest every year. It easily tolerates colds and recurrent frosts, is quickly restored after pruning or other damage.
The best plum trees for Moscow region with a photo
For disembarkation in the Moscow Region, the mostStrong and strong trees of medium size, resistant to frost and sharp temperature changes are suitable. Gardeners with experience distinguish four of the best plum varieties for the Moscow region:
"Smolinka" - early ripening, yielding, mediumwinter hardiness. The first fruits, very large and sweet, give for 2-3 years after disembarkation. Quickly restores the crown even after strong frosts. Self-fertilized and needs to be pollinated by such varieties as "Supernumerary", "Opal" or "Blue Gift". Loves abundant watering and mineral fertilizer. It responds well to pruning.
"Blue Bird" - a new variety, easily adaptableto difficult weather conditions and low temperatures. Not afraid of the most common diseases characteristic of fruit trees. The first crop yields already for 3 years after disembarkation. Large fruits with a juicy pulp ripen completely in mid-August, perfectly stored and do not deteriorate during transportation.
"Memory of Timiryazev" is a self-fertile grade of latematurity period (end of August). Quickly restored after pruning, well tolerates frosts, but in the arid and hot summer requires abundant and regular watering.
"Eurasia 21" is a medium-yielding plum,disease-resistant and hardy. Branches easily tolerate frost, but too low a temperature can damage the fruit buds. The ripe berries have a luscious sweet and sour taste and a pleasant aroma. The stone easily separates from the pulp. The tree is self-fruitful. For pollination needs such grades as "Skorospelka red", "Memory of Timiryazev" or "Golden fleece".
Description of sorts of plums
In this clip a detailed description of the plum varieties is given by the representative of the "Sad" enterprise - a large Russian nursery of fruit and berry trees.
Alycha or Russian plum care and rearing: video instruction
About hybrid alycha, Russian plum and varieties,Petr Savelievich Sharkov, a well-known agronomist and employee of the nursery of fruit trees, tells us how to grow in the Middle Russia. It gives viewers practical advice and tells in every detail what kind of sludge care is necessary and the cultivation of which saplings will give the opportunity to get the largest harvest possible. By the way, there is a sort of tomato called "Sugar Plum".