Orlovite is the apple tree of the summer ripening of fruits. Description of the culture

Derived in the eighties of the last century, the late - year apple variety called Orlovim, adapted to the regions of the Central Region, quickly established itself from the very best sides, winning the recognition and love of Russian gardeners. This publication is devoted to the merits and demerits of this fruit crop, as well as to the agrotechnical techniques necessary for its productive cultivation.

Variety description

Orlovym - apple sredneroslaya (up to 5 m in height), a fairly fast growing, with a rounded, medium-thinned crown. It has a classical form of apple tree with the main branches, rarely located and extending from the trunk at an almost right angle. Bark on the trunk and skeletal branches of deep light brown hues, slightly flaky. Another great advantage, apart from the rapidity of this crop, is the excellent yield - from 1 hectare, up to 190 centners of fruit are harvested. Young cultures are able to give up to 50 kg from a tree per season, adults - 80-100 kg. The apple tree Orlovim also has a good winter hardiness, maintaining short-term frosts to -30-32 ° C. He is also valued for his resistance to scab - the eternal scourge of fruit crops. However, one should take into account that over time, the immunity to this scourge near the tree is reduced.

Fruit

Orlovim is an apple tree, the ripening of its fruits in the climatic conditions of the Moscow region and the Orel region occurs in late August. Their storage, like many summer varieties, does not differ in duration - no more than one and a half months in a cool basement or refrigerator. Fruits of medium size, reaching 130-180 grams, are covered with a smooth glossy skin that changes color during maturation: from greenish to light yellow with pink-red stripes, covering the apple with a tender blush.
The flesh of the apple is sugar-dense, extremely juicy with an excellent tender-milk color, with a sweet (with a noticeable sourness) classic taste and bright apple flavor.

Given the listed advantages of this variety, many gardeners believe that Orlovim - an apple tree, ideal for growing in suburban areas. We learn about the features of agricultural technology.

Landing

The most important factor in ensuring healthy growth, successful development and fruitfulness of culture is the correct planting, for which it is necessary to know and observe certain rules. Orlovim (an apple tree, the description of which is presented in the article) is a light-loving culture, does not like shading, so the site is planted under an open, sunny, aerated and without a close approach of underground water. Optimal depth of their occurrence is not less than 2-2.5 m. Ideally suitable for plants are gentle open slopes from the south or south-west side of the garden.

Orlovym is an apple tree that prefers light, loose water and air permeable loams or sandy loams with a weakly acid reaction. Preliminary soil preparation is required: it is dug and, if necessary, lime. Dimensions of the landing pit are standard - 50-60 cm in width, 80-100 cm in depth. 6-8 days before planting it is filled with a fertile earth mixture consisting of the top layer of soil, humus, 50 g. Urea. Immediately before planting, inspect the root system of the seedling and remove the damaged or dead roots. In the center of the pit, a stake is scored, which will be on the northern side of the plant and serve as a sure support. The root neck of a young apple tree does not become buried, it should be 3-5 cm above ground level. After planting, the soil is compacted so that there are no air pockets left around the roots, they are generously watered, and the plant is freely attached to the cola.

How to care for Orlovim

The apple tree, the description of which is presented, is unpretentious and does not impose any special requirements on the gardener, but we list the necessary stages of caring arrangements. Fertilizing is mandatory for all fruit plants, but in the first year after planting, they are not needed. It arises only the next year: in the spring, a complex of mineral fertilizers and high-quality organics are introduced into the trunks of the tree to stimulate growth, in autumn the soil under the apple-tree is peeled from the opal foliage, loosened and mulched by humus. To repel attacks of insect pests and additional foliar top dressing during the flowering period, the plant is sprayed with a solution of microelements (for example, manganese, boron).

Watering crops are necessary, for a season (from April to August) it is abundantly watered several times, being guided by weather conditions. After harvesting, the plant is prepared for wintering: cover the stem from rodents (or whiten), loosen and mulch the soil.

Trimming

Form the crown of the tree begins with the spring following the year of planting. It is carried out before the beginning of the sap movement, giving the crown the desired shape and removing the diseased, broken and improperly growing branches. Pruning is necessary for fruit crops. Not an exception and the apple tree Orlovim. The testimonies of experienced gardeners emphasize: grinding of apples and the occurrence of diseases are inevitable, if not plant the formation and sanitation.