March apple tree: description, yield, reviews

One of the longest storage period is apples of Martovskoye variety. They received their name because of the storage period of the fruits. With all the rules, the named fruits can lie till March, without losing their appearance.

A bit of history

March apple tree was obtained in the Research Institute. Michurin. To create a variety used genetic materials of the American Mackintosh and all known Antonovka. In 1971 the apple apple was introduced to the state tests, and since 1993, the variety has spread throughout the country.

In the selection process, about twenty trees were pollinated. Of these, about ten gave good results. They were used for repeated pollination. After it, the breeders have already managed to get the seeds of a new apple tree. And after passing through stratification, they were sown. Seedlings developed stably. To the apple tree could endure severe winter conditions, they were tempered.

Description

This variety is characterized by vigorous growth. Thus, the Martian apple tree can reach seven meters in height. The tree has an oval crown, with a rare or medium-thickened foliage. Skeletal branches of the plant are powerful, located at right angles. The branches of the second and third order are located at an acute angle upward. Despite the height, the tree grows compactly, which greatly simplifies the pruning of branches.

The bark has a light brown hue, smooth to the touch. In appearance, it resembles the bark of mountain ash.

The leaves of the Martian apple-tree have a dark green color, an oval shape. The tip of the leaf is shortened, twisted. The leaf itself is even, with small wrinkles. Its edges are elevated, sometimes with twin teeth.

A type

March apple tree fructifies in October. After the onset of ripeness, the fruits do not fall off, but remain on the tree. The harvested crop can be stored. When creating optimal conditions, apples can lie down until the end of March (they lie about five months). By the way, if apples do not ripen or are unsuccessful, they will not be stored.

Features of pollination

The March variety refers to the self-fertile types. To obtain fruits, he needs a pollinator. And the best for this are the North Sinap and Bogatyr varieties.

Fetus

According to the description, the Martovian apple tree fructifies fruit evenly distributed throughout the tree. The average weight of a ripe apple is 150 g. The fruits are green when ripening. They are round in shape, the skin is thin, smooth. It shows subcutaneous points.

Seeds of medium-sized, are located in closed seminal chambers. The apple flesh is dense, very juicy, white. The taste is sweet and sour.

Regions of cultivation

March apples are adapted to cultivation in the Central part of Russia. However, the variety can easily adapt to the harsher conditions of growth and feels great in other regions of the country.

For cultivation, moist soils and medium temperatures are preferable, although the Martian apple tree is also ideal for growing under conditions of drought and hot climate. True, in this case the tree should be watered regularly, loosened the soil under it.

When growing a tree in a colder climate than in Central Russia, the plant feels comfortable. March variety has good enough frost resistance. The tree rarely freezes - only at very low long-term temperatures.

Harvesting

The yield of the variety is slightly above average. The tree begins to bear fruit usually for the fourth year after planting. Usually apples are harvested once a year, but with the development of the plant, the frequency varies. Also, the periodicity can be affected by the growing conditions.

The March variety is capable of yielding stable yields. From one tree you can collect up to thirty kilograms of tasty, juicy apples. Mature fruits, as already mentioned, do not fall off. They hold fast to the branches. They are collected from the tree in October. It is best to do this in several stages. This will allow ripening apples on the tree, which will significantly increase the period of their storage.

According to the description, the Martian apple tree, the photo of which you can see in our article, gives beautiful fruits that can lie for up to five months or more.

Reviews

Gardeners who have already experienced this variety, speak about it quite well. As the photos and reviews demonstrate, the Martovskoye apple tree gives very tasty and beautiful fruits, which rarely stayed with the declared time. Usually apples end before March.

Despite its merits, the variety has a disadvantage - it is necessary to plant a pollinator on the site. In other respects, all gardeners were satisfied with the Martov apple trees.