Growing apricots in the middle lane is not an easy task, but it is quite feasible if certain conditions are met. And which ones will be described in today's article!
Choosing a landing site
Apricots are very fond of warm and ventilated places, the main thing is that the wind is not cold and constant. For example, a plant can be planted in a place that is covered by the wall of a house or building on one side, and on the other, on the sunny side of the site. This is a favorable environment for obtaining a quality harvest.
Below are the best varieties of apricots adapted for the middle zone of Russia:
Northern triumph
A tall and spreading tree that feels quite comfortable in various Russian weather conditions. Among other things, this variety is resistant to most agricultural pests and various diseases that often occur in such plants.
Apricot "Triumph of the North" is pollinated by itself, bearing sweet and large fruits already in the third year of life.
Iceberg
It is also a tall tree that bears fruit with small fruits, the maximum weight of which reaches 20 grams. Apricots are great both for eating in their natural form and for making jam. They taste sweet but not sugary.
Alyosha
Surely, this variety is heard by most gardeners. The tree reaches four meters. Fruits are yellow-red, moderately juicy and sweet. Ripening of apricots occurs around the beginning of July.
Aquarius
A five-meter tree that bears fruit with apricots, whose maximum weight is 30-35 grams. Their taste is sweet and sour, so to speak for an amateur. The grain separates very easily. The "Aquarius" variety bears fruit around the end of August.
Tsarsky
This variety is relatively low compared to the previous ones. The trees are spreading, they do not grow higher than two and a half meters. The fruits are sweet with a rich and dense pulp.
Basic rules for growing apricots:
compliance with the irrigation regime, which must be limited by the month of August;
in the fall, it is imperative to whitewash the trees in order to avoid their subsequent burns;
timely feeding of the apricot tree is the key to a good harvest.
