Apricot Saratov Rubin

For the southern regions of Russia, apricot has long become native. For the rest of the areas for which frost resistance of crops is an important indicator, this fruit is still not a dream come true. At the same time, breeders are working on breeding plants that can be grown throughout the country.

So, recently a variety was bred that can withstand frost, attracts the attention of gardeners and at the same time constantly gives high yields. Apricot Saratov Ruby is not only suitable for private households, but also grown in gardens for commercial purposes.

History of creation

Until recently, the apricot was an exclusively southern inhabitant. The result of the fruitful work of scientists was the development in 2015 of a varietal culture that can survive low temperatures - this is the Saratov ruby. The apricot cultivation lasted for decades.

The hybrid apricot cultivar is the result of the selection of the common Manchu hybrid apricot and the Pharaoh cultivar. The culture inherited winter hardiness from the first, and an interesting taste from the second. All useful properties and fertility were inherited by parents. Saratov became the birthplace of the Saratov ruby.

Features and characteristics of the variety

Apricot trees of the Saratov ruby ​​grow rapidly. The garden will be decorated with a medium-sized plant with a beautiful spherical crown. Shoots are of medium size, covered with brownish bark. When planting a plant, you need to take into account the fact that the tree has spreading branches and can reach 5 m in height.

Apricot trees of the Saratov ruby

This variety has medium-sized leaves, rounded, slightly elongated. The leaf is deep green in color, with a smooth, shiny surface. The plate is slightly concave. Flowers are white, single, medium-sized.

Saratov ruby ​​is a fruit with a high concentration of glucose and substances useful for the body. The fruit brings good mood and energy. Features and characteristics of culture:

• With proper grafting, the plant begins to bear fruit already from the second year after planting;
• Refers to mid-season, hybrid varieties. Begins to bear fruit around mid-July;
• Large yield, not interrupted from year to year;
• A high indicator of resistance to frost of the buds and the plant itself. Trees are able to withstand frosts down to -36 degrees;
• There is a need for rationing of fruiting. The ovary of the culture is large, because of this, the fruits may be smaller than usual. Large amounts of fruit will crumble due to the density. Therefore, it will be useful to thin out the density yourself and by the same to ensure the ripening of the fruit;
  

  Thin the density of the fruit

• High humidity and dampness do not harm fruiting. Fruits do not crack from excess moisture;
• Plant immunity to most of the fungal infections typical of fruit crops is noted. There is no need for additional treatments with chemicals, which allows you to grow a pure product;
• The Saratov ruby ​​is self-fertile to some extent. The pollinator is important to him. For this purpose, you can use a variety of many varieties, based on your taste. It is best to pollinate the Saratov ruby ​​using the Schedry apricot variety.

Fruit

Fruits are small, medium-sized, the maximum weight of one apricot is 45 g. Fruits are eye-catching with their interesting shape and beautiful color. The skin has a light orange color, dense, velvety in structure, medium coarseness.The pulp is juicy, bright orange, melts in the mouth. Reading such a description, I just want to try the fruits. The fruit tastes sweet with sourness, the juice from them is transparent, with a pleasant apricot aroma.

The difference between this variety is an unusually small bone. Smooth, interesting, slightly sharp to the touch. The bone is easily separated from the fruit. In percentage terms, the bone takes up no more than 4% of the fruit mass, which makes the fruit unusually beneficial.

Apricot fruit

Agricultural rules

To grow a healthy, abundantly fruiting plant, you need to plant it correctly and thus lay the foundation. Although the Saratov ruby ​​belongs to varieties that are resistant to low temperatures, one of its parents is thermophilic. Considering this, when placing a seedling, you need to find an open sunny place for permanent habitation.

It is best if the tree is protected from strong winds and drafts from the north side. The sun promotes sugar saturation in fruits. If the tree is planted in a darkened part of the estate, the apricot will produce small and sour fruits.

There is one significant nuance when planting the Saratov Ruby. It is important to place the plant in any part of the garden except the south. Placing on the south side will promote early ripening of the buds, which in cold regions can lead to crop failure due to frost return.

You should not plant a tree on parts of the garden that suffer from stagnant water, may be flooded or swampy. The variety does not tolerate strong stagnation of moisture in the root area. If this is the entire site, the exit can be an artificial construction of a drainage groove or hill. A drainage layer that is laid during planting will not be superfluous.

The content of the apricot of this variety does not have any difficulties, it belongs to unpretentious plants. For planting a tree, loamy or sandy loam soil, which has easy water and air permeability, will be ideal. You can also protect the culture from moisture stagnation by planting it on rocky soils. It is forbidden to plant the variety in clay soil and in soils with high acidity. They tend to accumulate fluids, which leads to stagnant water. Sandy land will need more watering and frequent fertilization in order to obtain a sufficient and quality crop. Plants are considered to be their favorite soils.

Neutral soils

The ideal time for planting Saratov ruby ​​seedlings is the second half of April, provided that the snows completely melt and the earth warms up with the sun's rays. You need to hurry up with planting to finish before the first buds appear.

So, during the summer, the tree will take root and will be able to withstand frosts. If you buy a tree with closed roots, you can take your time with planting and plant it until November. When planting in the spring for the summer, you need to protect the heating of the roots by the sun's rays through mulching.

To get a decent harvest, you need to choose the right seedlings. The quality of trees can be assessed by the following characteristics:

• Varietal plants must be vaccinated;
• The roots should have a lively appearance, branch, have absorbent roots. If the central root of the seedling is chopped off, or there are no absorbent shoots, the plant will not bear fruit;
• The shape and appearance of the trunk matter. It should be smooth, flawless, with elastic, smooth bark. There should be no symptoms of the disease;
• The presence of a large number of buds indicates the speed of development and productivity.

Advantages and disadvantages

The peculiarities of this fruit variety are unusually small bones and healthy fruits. They are rich in vitamins, minerals and other substances important for the body. The benefits of apricot are as follows:

1. Fruits are rich in calcium and iron salts, which is necessary for the child's body;
2. Recommended for use in case of anemia;
3. The presence of magnesium and phosphorus stimulates brain performance;
4. Lutein helps fight changes in visual functions;
5. Relieves inflammation of kakheti;
6. Fiber is good for the digestive system;
7. Strengthens the immune system with vitamin C.

The advantages of the variety include:

• High productivity and continuous fruiting;
• Attractive fruit appearance;
• Interesting, sweet apricot taste;
• Excellent storage and transportability;
• Frost resistance and immunity to diseases;
• High drought tolerance.

The disadvantages of gardeners are:

• The need for rationing fruiting;
• The need for pollinators.

Saratov Ruby is one of the best domestic varieties, which yield consistently high yields every year. The variety is popular for its characteristics such as hardiness and immunity to the most common diseases of fruit trees. For the most part, reviews about the culture are only positive, the variety is highly valued not only by beginners, but also by amateurs. Saratov ruby ​​is one of the best breeding achievements of Russian scientists.