Kind of apple tree "Stroy"

Apple tree "Stroy" brings bright, beautiful apples, characterized by excellent taste. The variety is very common in Russia due to its advantages: high yield, frost resistance. A special popularity is in the Orel region.

Apple tree "Stroy": description of the variety

The variety was produced in 1982 by Russian breeders, in 2001 it was included in the state register.

Refers to winter species. Fruits are ready by the end of September, after about a month they can be eaten. It is at this time that the fruits reach the culmination of their taste.

You can keep the fruits until the beginning of spring, if certain conditions are met. To store them put in a dry, cool place and close.

One of the advantages of the variety is excellent frost resistance. Apple trees perfectly tolerate frosts up to 40 degrees. In addition, the variety is resistant to scab - a common disease of apple trees.

Disadvantages of the variety:

• Late yield;
• Not too good quality;
• Imbalance to moth and rodents.

The variety has an excellent permanent yield - up to 60 kg from a mature tree. However, the apple tree begins to bear fruit about the eighth year after planting. Rarely - to the fourth.

Apple tree "Stroy" is well recognizable by the appearance of fruits. Trees grow quickly to medium size. They have a thick pyramidal crown. The bark is light gray. The leaves are large, with wavy edges.

In the spring, the trees are strewn with delicate pink flowers with a sweet scent.

The fruits of the apple tree are "Stroyevskoe" of medium size, weighing up to 150 g, with a shiny skin. They are very attractive: red stripes on a golden background. Apples have white flesh of dense structure. The taste is sweet-sour. You can eat them fresh. With proper storage, the pleasant taste of these apples can be enjoyed all winter. Fruits also go to blanks: juices, mashed potatoes, compotes, jam, jams, mousses. You can use it as a dried fruit.

Evaluation of the fruit for taste - 4.4, appearance - 4.5 points.

Landing

Specialists recommend purchasing one-year seedlings.

Before landing, it is important to choose the right place. "Stroyevskoe" should be planted in nutrient soil, enriched with fertilizers. If the soil is poor, it is fertilized with humus or manure, as well as ash. This can be done in the spring a month before planting or in the fall, during digging.

It is also necessary to think about the drainage system. This is necessary in case the groundwater rises high, which will lead to illness and the death of the apple tree. It is better to immediately choose a place where the feature of groundwater is not more than two meters. The place where the water accumulates after the rain is not suitable.

"Stroyevskoe" grows well on chernozem, loamy soils and sandy loam.

Considerable illumination of the area, too dark places is better to avoid. The seedlings are planted with an interval of at least 3 meters.

Young seedlings well get accustomed, enduring the difficulties of the first years of life.

Care and disease control

After planting, you need to fertilize the soil once a year and cut off excess branches. Pruning is performed annually, in early spring. Dry, thin and old shoots are removed. It is possible to thin the crown every 2-3 years, since it does not strongly thicken in the "Stroyevsky".

Next year, after planting, liquid manure is brought under the apple tree. At the end of May, you can fertilize urea and nitrate with nitroammon. In the flowering phase, superphosphate, manure or urea is added.

In autumn, the tree is watered abundantly and mineral fertilizers are added.

The apple tree variety "Stroyevsky" is resistant to diseases and pests. The main care measures prevent possible problems with apple trees. Especially dangerous for this variety are moth and rodents.

Pollination

Apple tree "Stroyevskoe" refers to the self-fertile varieties. This means that the trees are not pollinated on their own, they need apple trees of other varieties. Pollinators of this variety:

• "veteran";
• "Kandil Orlowski";
• "Memory of the warrior";
• "Imus".

To achieve maximum yields, you need to properly arrange the trees when planting. Experts advise that at least two pollinators should be planted for each variety. The very first fruits, even with pollinators, can be obtained no earlier than the eighth season.

According to the description and reviews, the apple tree "Stroyevskoe" has excellent characteristics, which makes it popular among Russian gardeners. Owners note as a virtue that the apple tree does not need to be treated with chemicals. The fruits of this variety have a wonderful taste and go to various types of processing. From apples you get an excellent jam, as well as homemade wine with a fine delicate taste.