Plum "Etude" refers to varieties that are able to live well on the site. Therefore, it is loved by both amateur gardeners and professionals. It is resistant to drought and frost, is not affected by fungal diseases and pests.
Plum "Etude" - description
The plum variety "Etude" was obtained as a result of hybridization of two types of plums - "Volga Beauty" and "Eurasia 21" and refers to table varieties of special technical purpose.
The height of the plum tree "Etude" is 180-220 cm, it is above average growth. The bark has a brown tint and a slight silvery coating. The shoots of the plant are even and wide, the interstices are large. The shape of the leaves is elongated-oval, they are large in size, with an emerald tint and a curved plate.
The tree begins to blossom early, the flowering period begins in late May.
The fruits have a large size, round-oval shape and burgundy-lilac color. They are covered with a thick layer of wax coating. The pulp is juicy, with an emerald-amber tint. To taste, the fruits are sweet with a little sourness. The stone is small in size, having an elongated-round shape. It can be easily removed from the fetus.
Fruits are stored for a long time, they can be kept in a cool place for up to 60 days. They can be transported over long distances.
Plum "Etude" - pollinators
The plum variety "Etude" refers to self-fruit, so for its fruiting requires the presence of pollinators. The best of them is the plum "Zarechnaya early".
Fruiting begins after 3-4 years of life. The plant is consistently bearing fruit every year, harvesting is carried out at the end of August. From one tree you can get a crop of up to 20 kg of plums.
Care for the plum "Etude"
Planting the plum "Etude" is best done in the autumn after the end of the vegetation.
The plant differs unpretentiousness in care. It is characterized by high resistance to cold, so it does not require mandatory shelter for the winter. Also, the tree tolerates the drought well. The abundance of sun rays contributes to the fact that the fruits become sweeter. Plums are watered 1-2 times a week, in the dry season it can be increased up to 3 times a week.
The variety is practically not affected by diseases and is not susceptible to pest attacks, so mandatory preventive treatments should not be carried out.
Thus, having on its plot this unpretentious in the care of the plant, you can steadily be able to get a good crop of plums.