The sort of domestic plum "Zarechnaya early" was originally obtained after crossing Eurasia 21, Volga beauty and Red dessert. The organizer of this crossing was the All-Russian Research Institute of Genetics and Selection of Fruit Trees named after. Michurin, the State Register was introduced in 1988 in the Central Black Earth region.
Description of the plum variety "Zarechnaya early"
The plum tree "Zarechnaya early" has a compact round crown, medium in thickness. Its shoots are slightly curved, dark brown, with short and medium-thick internodes. Kidneys - medium-sized, dark brown, have a conical shape with a pointed apex, not pressed to the shoot.
The leaves of Zarechnaya early are larger than average, oval, with a short-pointed tip, dark green in color, matte and smooth, leathery in appearance. The sheet is almost flat, with a slight concavity in the form of a boat, the edge of the sheet is even.
Petioles of plum of medium length, thick and pigmented. Stipules of medium size, dissected, green, quickly disappear, remaining only in the upper part of the shoot.
The plum blossoms with white flowers of medium size, with round petals that touch each other. Pistil in comparison with stamens long - twice as long as short stamen filaments.
As for the description of the plum fruit "Zarechnaya early," they are oval-round in shape, large, with an average mass of 40 g. They are dark-violet with a strong waxy coating. The top of the fruit is slightly depressed, with a deep funnel. There is a deep ventral suture.
The pulp of "Zarechnaya early" is of amber color, dense, very juicy and tender, the taste is sourish-sweet, with a pleasant aftertaste. Berries are suitable for fresh consumption and table processing. Ossicle oval, medium in size, well separated from flesh.
The first fruiting after landing is 3-4 years old. Maturation is quite early - around the end of July. All fruits ripen almost simultaneously. Yield is very good - up to 15 kg from a tree. The trees have good winter hardiness - both wood and flower buds.
Plum "Zarechnaya early" needs pollination with self-fertilizing trees, and the best pollinators for it are such varieties as "Volga Beauty", "Renklad Tambov" and "Etude".
Planting and caring for the plum "Zarechnaya early"
It is recommended to plant the seedlings in the early spring, until the buds have already blossomed. The pit under the planting of plums is made with a depth of 60 cm and a width of 40 cm. The bottom is sprinkled with humus or an aqueous solution of manure. After planting, abundant watering is required.
Further care for the tree is simple: periodically the whiplash should be loosened, weeded from weeds, well helps in the fight against weeds mulching. Also, trees need to be fed periodically with complex mineral fertilizers.
In spring and autumn, it is necessary to spray from pests and diseases, and also to cut damaged and improperly growing shoots. Since the plum fructifies very abundantly, its branches during fruiting need support.
Advantages of "Zarechnaya early"
Variety of plum "Zarechnaya early" is in great demand among gardeners, as it has increased winter hardiness, compact trees, while very productive. Harvest can be collected annually, the fruits themselves are beautiful, large, early ripening and, moreover, have high taste characteristics. Fruit tasting assessment is 4.5.
Plums of variety "Zarechnaya early" are used for making fragrant jam, jam, compote. Confectioners use them for souffle, pastille, marmalade, dried fruits.