Apple tree variety Black Prince: description with photos and reviews, features of growing the variety

Apple Red Johnprince (Black Prince): description of the variety

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Gardeners are very fond of the Red John Prince apple variety, called the Black Prince. Its parent is the famous Jonagold. It is in great demand in the market.

The fruits of the Black Prince apple tree are in great demand on the market

Description

The prince was bred in Belgium. Thanks to its amazing taste and elegant fruits, it quickly became popular in Europe. In Ukraine, the variety is new and promising. Today it is preferred in Poland.

The variety is triploid, like its parent. It has a triple set of chromosomes, is characterized by abundant fruiting every year, and a high content of useful elements. If you find a photo of the fruits of this variety on the Internet, you can see the rich red hue of the apples. In the south they are red and black in color. Even in the shade, the fruits acquire a crimson blush. They have a beautiful round-conical shape and weigh up to 200 g.

The fruits of the Black Prince apple tree have a sweet taste with a slight hint of sourness

The taste of the fruit is sweet, slightly sour, and the pulp is aromatic, crispy and juicy. This variety is used for making baked goods, compotes, salads, and eaten fresh. It transports well. Apples will keep in the refrigerator until February.

Growth and flowering

Prince is an autumn mid-early variety that has high winter hardiness. It blooms a couple of days earlier than Golden Rangers. Apple tree flowers are white with a pink tint. After planting, the variety bears fruit in three to four years, and after five years of growth produces a bountiful harvest. The fruits are harvested at the end of September, consumer ripeness begins in November. If you harvest too early, the fruit will lose its taste.

Tree care

Apple trees are not capable of self-pollinating. Therefore, the amount of harvest depends on how well the pollination is carried out. It is best if Red John Prince trees are located no more than 50 meters from apple trees of another species

When choosing pollinators, you should pay attention to Braeburn, Elstar

The following recommendations will help you get a bountiful apple harvest:

Tree care should begin immediately after planting the seedling. It is necessary to properly prepare the planting hole and hill. The distance between apple trees should be at least four meters.
In the first year of John Prince's growth, the plant needs to be watered regularly and protected from pests. If there is not enough moisture, the fruits become smaller.
After a year, tree crowns should be formed and young shoots should be shortened.
Periodically it is worth weeding and loosening the soil around the trunk.
We must not forget about the application of mineral and organic fertilizers. The trees are sprayed with chemicals twice to prevent pests.
It is worth hanging bird feeders right on the fruit trees.
It is necessary to remove dry and diseased branches and thin out the crown every year.

You need to hang a bird feeder on a tree

If all of the above procedures are not carried out, the apple trees may get sick and die.

Beneficial features

The Jonagold clone contains high levels of antioxidant anthocyanins. Apples contain calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, vitamins and many other useful substances. The healing properties of the Prince have a beneficial effect on humans. The fruit's micronutrients help restore the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and digestive system. Regular consumption of fruits reduces the likelihood of developing colon, lung and prostate cancer.

The variety contains quite a lot of carbohydrates with a low calorie content of the fruit.

It is excellent for dietary nutrition. 100 g of product contains 175 kJ or 42 kcal. Every self-respecting gardener or summer resident should plant and grow an apple tree on his plot. Today, seedlings of the Prince variety can be easily purchased online. Its photos and prices are also presented there.

Description of the Black Prince variety and its characteristics

The Black Prince variety appeared in Russia relatively recently, but is of interest to many gardeners due to its characteristics.

Where do Black Prince apples come from and where do they grow?

The history of the Black Prince apple tree is not very long, but very rich. It comes from the popular Jonagold variety, bred in the middle of the last century by American breeders. Thanks to its increased drought resistance, high yield and unpretentiousness, Jonagold quickly “conquered” Europe, and also served as the basis for the breeding of many clones, of which there are now about 100. One of the most successful descendants of Jonagold is the variety Wiltons Red Jonagold (or Jonagold Red Prince), which Russia is known as the Black Prince. The variety was bred in Holland in 1994.

The Red Johnprince variety has gained popularity due to the beauty of the fruit and good taste.

Now Black Prince apple trees are grown in almost all European countries, as well as in Ukraine and the southern regions of Russia. It is grown on an industrial scale in Canada (Ontario). The variety has not yet been entered into the state register; since 2015 it has been under state variety testing.

Description and main characteristics of the variety

Black Prince is a mid-early autumn variety, bearing fruit in the last ten days of September - early October.

Trees are characterized by very intensive growth at the beginning of life, then the growth intensity drops to average, as a result of which mature trees are classified as medium-sized. Gardeners advise growing them on dwarf rootstocks.

Apple orchard Red Johnprince on a dwarf rootstock - video

Flowering occurs 2-3 days earlier than the Golden Delicious and Golden Rangers varieties. It should be borne in mind that the Black Prince does not have the ability to self-pollinate, so it is necessary to plant pollinating trees on the site. It must be remembered that the Black Prince, like all descendants of Jonagold, is a triploid, that is, it contains a triple set of chromosomes. This feature makes the variety more resistant to scab, ensures regular harvests, but makes it difficult to select pollinators. The most suitable varieties for this are Braeburn, Elstar, Pinova, Gala, Golden, Junami. They should be no further than 50 m from the Black Prince apple tree.

Pollinators of the Black Prince apple tree in the photo

The fruits are symmetrical, round-conical in shape, large in size (weight up to 200 g, diameter up to 10 cm) and have a smooth surface. The skin is dark red even with some shade, and apples well illuminated by the sun take on a red-black color. The fruits become colored very early - already in June the skin begins to turn red. The dense pulp has a fine-grained structure and is yellowish-cream in color. The sweet, slightly sour taste is highly rated.

Apples have a rich, bright color

Compared to other varieties, Red Johnprince fruits contain more sugars, vitamins and antioxidants. These apples also contain a lot of calcium, magnesium, iron and phosphorus. Therefore, Black Prince apples are recommended for normalizing the functioning of the digestive system, and due to their low calorie content, they are included in various diets for weight loss.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Black Prince variety

Any variety can best be characterized by considering its advantages and disadvantages.

The advantages of the variety include:

early fruiting (apple trees begin to bear fruit from 3–4 years of age, and full fruiting begins from the 6th year);
regular and abundant harvests;
excellent marketability and taste of fruits;
good transportability and keeping quality;
relative resistance to diseases.

the need for careful selection of pollinators;
low winter hardiness
fruit shrinkage due to insufficient watering.

How to choose quality seedlings when purchasing

It is possible to grow a specific variety only from high-quality planting material. A patent for the Black Finger grape variety means licensing the sale of seedlings and the need to check the document with the seller. The Alyonushka variety has similar characteristics, seedlings of which can often be found on sale under the guise of Black Finger, but its berries contain a small amount of seeds.

When choosing a specific seedling, you need to pay attention to the following signs:

stability of the eyes with slight pressure;
white color on the root cut;
green color on a cut of an annual shoot;
seedling without damage or necrosis.

History of the appearance of the Black Prince apple tree variety

In the mid-twentieth century, American breeders developed an apple variety called Jonagold. It quickly managed to conquer the territory of not only the United States, but also Europe, as it had excellent productivity, was distinguished by sufficient drought resistance, and was also unpretentious in cultivation. Today it is one of the most widespread and easily recognizable varieties in the world.

Such popularity contributed to the creation of a large number of clones of the tree. Now there are about 100 items. The clones differ from the original in the color of the fruit, as well as slight differences in the taste and keeping quality of the apples.

One of the best clones of the Jonagold variety is Red Jonaprince (Black Prince). It appeared at the end of the twentieth century and in a short time spread throughout Europe.

Black Prince belongs to the group of clones of the Jonagold apple tree and is distinguished by a uniform dark red blurred blush over the entire surface of the fruit

Reviews from gardeners

Red Jonaprince... Recently, many of my friends have been disappointed in this variety - mainly due to the later ripening time than Jonagold, and relatively weak frost or winter hardiness. I am still saddened by his weak growth, which is uncharacteristic of most Jonagold clones. For two years in a row, with a friend in Lisyansky district, Cherkasy region. matured together with Gala Mast. After ripening, it did not stay on the tree for a long time, relatively rapid maceration was observed, and the development of physiological diseases, incl. subcutaneous...

Yavorsky Oleksandr

https://forum.vinograd.info/showthread.php?t=10817

I was also disappointed, Jonagored, Decosta, Red Jonprince are small for some reason, 50 mm. The trees were planted in the fall of 2013. Other varieties are pleasing, the size is fine.

nechivladimir

https://forum.vinograd.info/showthread.php?t=10817

Red Jonprince is one of Jonagold's new clones, I have him, a clone like a clone. As with all new products, now they want to make extra money on it.

Shoni

https://www.sadiba.com.ua/forum/showthread.php?p=434827

Apple trees of the Black Prince variety are superior to other varieties in many respects and do not require too complicated care. Considering their low winter hardiness, it is advisable to grow these trees in warm regions, otherwise they will require insulation for the winter.

The apple is the fruit of eternal life, a symbol of youth, health, knowledge of good and evil, love, beauty, fertility. It is difficult to find another fruit that appears so often in fairy tales and myths. And in the garden kingdom, the apple tree plays a leading role. There are about a thousand varieties of apple trees, which differ in external characteristics and productivity indicators. Sometimes it can be difficult to navigate this abundance. For those who are attracted to new promising varieties, the Red John Prince (Black Prince) apple tree will be of interest.

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Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of the variety:

Outstanding apple flavor. They are sweet and crispy, without a hint of sourness.
The fruits are stored for a very long time. Even without being placed in the cold, they can last 4-5 months. They can easily remain in the cold until May-June, while their properties remain unchanged.
The tree can quickly adapt to any climate.

Disadvantages include low immunity to disease and irregular fruiting. The first few harvests usually do not meet the stated parameters. Only after 3-4 years do apples acquire excellent taste and other positive properties.

Rules for growing strawberries

Standard rules for growing strawberries:

The first step is to prepare the site. Remove all weeds and loosen the soil.
The plot should be sunny, since the Black Prince variety does not tolerate shade.
When the area is prepared, holes are dug about 15 cm deep and about 20 cm wide.
Each hole is well watered. Approximately 1 liter of water is required for 1 hole.
When the water is absorbed, a seedling is placed in the hole. It should be located vertically, so many experienced gardeners recommend forming a small mound in the center of the hole. The root system is spread over it.
When the seedling is carefully placed in the hole, it is sprinkled with soil. Then the soil is compacted and the bushes are watered with water (about 1 liter per plant).

Pests and diseases of the variety

The Black Prince variety has strong immunity to most common diseases, and therefore, most often, disease damage occurs due to improper care procedures.

Important! Experienced gardeners recommend hanging feeders on trees, thereby attracting birds, which will become reliable protection against pest attacks. Here are the main reasons why not only the appearance of the tree can deteriorate, but also the quality and volume of the harvest can significantly decrease:

Here are the main reasons why not only the appearance of the tree can deteriorate, but also the quality and volume of the harvest can significantly decrease:

Scab is one of the most common diseases of fruit trees and affects not only the foliage, but also the inflorescences of the tree and its fruits. The main cause of the disease is considered to be high humidity due to frequent precipitation, fog or frequent watering. Scab appears as light green spots that cover the outside of leaves and fruits. Fungicidal drugs are used as treatment and prevention. It is also recommended to remove fallen leaves and dig up the soil around the tree trunk.
Powdery mildew - the affected wood fragments become covered with a white coating, which then turns into brown spots with red splashes. Treatment and prevention are carried out during leaf bloom by spraying with a 1% solution of Bordeaux mixture.
Cytosporosis is a fungus whose appearance is provoked by frequent watering and poor soil. The main target of the disease is weakened trees. Only the disease can be treated in the early stages by treating the plant with a fungicidal preparation and then with copper sulfate.
Aphids are pests that parasitize tree foliage. By sucking out the juices, aphids cause the affected leaf to curl and fall off. As a treatment, trees are treated every spring with a 3% karbofos solution.

Winter hardiness and disease resistance

The Black Prince tolerates winters well. But in the first years after planting, the apple tree needs insulation. To do this, you need to mulch the tree trunk circle and insulate the trunk. In order for the tree to survive the winter well, it is very important to water it well at the end of October. In winter, make a snowdrift 30-40 cm high around the tree, compact it well around the trunk and roots.

Apple tree in winter.

Most varieties classified as triploid are characterized by increased resistance to diseases. But the Black Prince is affected by some of them, so you need to monitor the tree and start fighting diseases in time:

Scab is a fungal disease that affects foliage, fruits and young shoots.
Powdery mildew is a gray or white coating that affects leaves and shoots.
Bitter pitting develops due to a lack of nutrients, especially calcium.

To prevent the development of diseases, it is necessary to carry out preventive measures in a timely manner.

Planting an apple tree of the Black Prince variety

To obtain good harvests, the Black Prince apple tree needs to be given attention from the moment of planting.

General recommendations for pre-planting preparation

To place the apple tree, choose an area with fertile soil. Light loams are considered the most suitable. If the soil is not rich enough in nutrients, it needs to be cultivated - add organic fertilizers (3-4 buckets per 1 m2 of rotted manure or compost) for deep digging. This operation is performed 6–7 months before planting.

You cannot plant an apple tree in areas close to groundwater. If the site is located in a lowland, you need to plant the tree on an artificial hill. You can also drain the area.

Do-it-yourself drainage of an area - video

When choosing a seedling, you need to pay special attention to the condition of the roots (they should be well developed and flexible), the grafting site (there should be no signs of rotting, cracks), all parts of the seedling should be elastic, and the bark should be intact

Landing rules

The planting hole must be prepared in advance, at least 2–3 weeks, and preferably 2–3 months before planting the tree. The size of the hole must be sufficient to ensure normal development of the root system. Typically, a hole for planting an apple tree is made 0.8 m deep and 0.8–1 m in diameter. When planting in clay soils, you need to lay a drainage layer of broken brick or gravel at the bottom of the hole, and also fill the hole with 1–2 buckets of sand. If the soil is sandy, you need to put an 8–10 cm layer of clay at the bottom of the hole, which will retain moisture. Then the pit is filled with a fertile mixture of high soil, ash, compost with the addition of a handful of superphosphate. A layer of fertilizer is sprinkled with clean soil to protect the thin roots of the seedling from burning.

When planting a seedling, you must strictly follow the recommendations - trim dry or damaged parts of the tree, fill the planting hole with fertilizers and hammer a stake into it, and do not forget to tie the seedling to the stake after planting and water it

Boarding order:

A planting stake 140–150 cm long is driven into the center of the hole.
Inspect the seedling, cutting off dried roots and twigs. Before planting, dip the roots of the apple tree in a clay mash (you can add a growth stimulant to it).
A tree with straightened roots is placed on the top of a mound formed from the nutrient mixture.
Cover the roots of the seedling, holding the trunk in a strictly vertical position and shaking it slightly so that all the spaces between the roots are filled with soil.
Compact the soil around the trunk with your foot (the foot should be placed with the toe towards the trunk).
Tie the trunk with a soft fabric strip to the peg.
Form a ring ridge of soil at a distance of 30 cm from the trunk and water the seedling with 2-3 buckets of settled water.

Features of growing the Black Prince

Landing

Basic conditions

To place the apple tree, you need to choose a sunny place, open on all sides for ventilation. The ventilation of the crown, without drafts, along with good lighting, plays a key role in obtaining a large harvest.
The soil most suitable for the Prince is light loamy, but fertile. However, both in sandy loam and black soil you can grow strong and healthy trees if you properly dilute them with fertilizers, sand, clay and other necessary substances.
Trees should not be placed in holes in places where groundwater comes too close to the surface. A floodplain meadow that is flooded with spring waters in the spring is not suitable; an area near a swamp, shallow well, river or pond will only become suitable after additional drainage.
The pits are prepared 6-7 months before planting. To do this, dig them up to 80 centimeters deep and up to 1 meter in diameter, put wood ash, horse humus, chicken droppings, humus, compost or other organic matter at the bottom, you can add minerals. All this is covered on top with soil or a layer of drainage as needed, filled with 25-30 liters of water, and left without covering.
Between standard trees you need to leave at least 5 meters of free space, and for dwarfs and semi-dwarfs 3.5-4 is enough.
A stake, approximately 1.4-1.5 meters high, is immediately dug into the hole for tying. If you place it on the north side of the trunk, it will serve not only as a support, but also as additional protection from the frosty wind in winter.
The root collar of the tree should always be left above the surface, about 7-10 centimeters, so that it does not root higher.
The roots are inspected, dry or broken ones are cut off, dipped in a mixture of water and clay, and placed on drainage so that all shoots lie freely and do not curl. Cover with soil, tamping it in layers with your hands, water with 35-40 liters of water, mulch the surface for additional moisture retention.

Disembarkation dates

The Black Prince can be planted both in spring and in autumn. But it’s better not to worry about this in warmer regions, but in colder ones choose earlier planting dates. It is optimal to choose a warm day in April or May, while the sap in the trees is still not moving. With a closed root system (in bags, pots or containers with a ball of earth), trees can be planted at any time during the growing season.

Tree care

Protection from frost and pests

To protect young trees, it is best to wrap them with a tent method, from the rhizome to the crown. But if this is not possible, then soil is raked onto the tree trunk area, spruce branches and sheaves of hay or straw are thrown. The trunks are wrapped in burlap, agrofibre, roofing felt or even old tights.

Whitewashing the trunks with lime, as well as spraying with industrial preparations regularly and in a timely manner, helps against insects. To repel rodent pests, for example, mice or hares, which eat the delicate bark, trees are lubricated with fuel oil, grease or rendered animal lard.

Loosening the soil, watering: proper agricultural technology

They dig up apple trees twice a year, being careful not to touch the roots that are shallow near the surface. You can hoe at the roots more often, but also carefully. At the same time, weeds, plant shoots, and root shoots are removed. To simplify care, many people simply lay a circle of foliage or sow mint, lemon balm, dill, cilantro, and parsley in it.

Trees need to be watered thoroughly and in a timely manner, depending on the need. The soil should be constantly slightly moistened, airy, and not churned to the state of granite. For young trees, you can choose a regime of 10-20 liters once a week, and for adults, 2 waterings per month of 15-35 liters are enough. A good option would be drip irrigation or sprinkling.

Pruning: simple crown formation

The first formative pruning is carried out in the second year after planting. It is advisable to make a sparsely tiered crown shape, placing the skeletal branches at different heights and far from each other. You will need to monitor the correct branching annually in the future. At the same time, you should cut off the tops (branches sticking up) and those growing inside the crown.

Sanitary crowning is carried out in spring and autumn. It is necessary to remove all damaged, diseased or dry shoots so that they do not waste juices and nutrients. After 15-17 years, you can begin rejuvenation by removing 2-3 age branches.

Pollinator varieties

Quinty.
Melba.
Delicious golden.
Pinova.
Braeburn.
Elstar.
Nastenka.
Junami.
Pinova.

Reproduction

Vaccination.
Rooting.
Layerings.
Growing from seeds.

Diseases and pests

Green aphid.
Bacterial burn.
Shield.
Codling moth.
Leaf roller.
Hawthorn.

Characteristics of the variety

The variety is distinguished by the fact that it requires at least 3,200 hours of sun per year to ripen the fruits. The first 2-3 years the fruits taste mediocre, sourish, and unremarkable.

On dwarf rootstocks, after 15 years the plant stops bearing fruit completely, although they live for 20 years or more.

This is the main feature that confuses many gardeners. Don’t be afraid, the apple tree will come into its own and begin to produce delicious apples.

The tree is tall, can reach 9 m and higher. Intensive growth is observed in the first 3-4 years. The crown is wide, spreading, long branches hang down, it is easy to form into a ball.

Life expectancy is 50 years or more, but fruiting will last only 30-35 years.

The variety is considered productive, but with periodic fruiting. There is an alternation of prolific and lean years. This is due to the fact that, having produced a large number of fruits per season, the apple tree is depleted. She needs time to recuperate. By constantly thinning the ovary, it is easy to achieve annual fruiting. But with average yield.

Description of fruits

Fuji apples are divided into large and very large. There are specimens 80 mm in diameter. They have a regular round shape, the skin is soft pink and thin. The pulp is juicy, medium-grained, crisp and sweet. Tasting rating 9.8 out of 5.

The fruits contain 11% sugar, which is quite a lot. They are low in calories, so they are recommended for various diets. The fruit contains compounds that control blood sugar levels, preventing them from jumping.

Apples are indispensable for diabetics; they stimulate the absorption of glucose by the body's cells. The dietary fiber contained in them removes bad cholesterol from the blood.

Vitamin C in the composition improves immunity, the vitamin improves metabolism and vision, B vitamins strengthen the nervous system, fight insomnia and stress. They are indicated for hypertension, arthritis, gout. People with stomach ulcers are not even prohibited from eating them, but not during an exacerbation.

Pollinators

Fuji is not self-pollinating. Therefore, it is imperative to plant pollinating varieties nearby. Suitable for this role:

Idared;
Red Delicious;
Greney Smith;
Ligol;
Golden Delicious;
Gala;
Everest

They bloom at the same time as Fuji. Moreover, the Fuji variety itself can also be a pollinator for other varieties. If you choose the right apple trees, the harvest will be maximum every year.

Winter hardiness

The variety is winter-hardy; the fruits remain on the tree until the first frost.

An apple tree can tolerate frosts of -25 °C and withstand return frosts after a thaw. For many fruit crops, this is too much stress, often leading to the death of the crop.

Imant apple tree: variety description, planting and cultivation

Every year, breeders create new varieties of apples.
Each region has its own, popular and time-tested. The main factor limiting the spread of new products is winter hardiness. It is largely determined by hereditary factors, but it also depends on the age and growing conditions of fruit trees.

Most American and Western European varieties are not resistant enough to the frosts of the central European part of Russia.

Every year, breeders create new varieties of apples. Each region has its own, popular and time-tested

Modern gardeners choose plants that begin to bear fruit early, regularly produce high yields, are resistant to scab, with large, tasty and high-vitamin fruits. Triploid varieties meet these requirements. In Russia, work on apple tree breeding is carried out in 20 scientific and experimental institutions.

The disadvantage of triploid varieties is that they are weak pollinators and require planting at least 2 varieties of pollinators. Immune apple trees are absolutely resistant to scab. To keep apples on the table as long as possible, varieties of different ripening periods are grown. When the fruit is fully formed, it can be removed and stored; the period of removable ripeness begins.

Consumer maturity is characterized by the acquisition by apples of the color, aroma and taste typical for a given variety.

Summer apples

This group is considered the smallest. Early apples begin to ripen by August. The fruits contain a lot of water and have thin skin, so their shelf life is very short and transportability is poor. It is recommended to remove them from the tree after they are fully ripe.

The early Belarusian variety of apple tree Elena was approved for cultivation in Russia in 2007. It is most suitable for amateur gardening. The tree is medium-sized - up to 3 m.

Medium-sized light green fruits with a blurred red-pink blush are comparable in taste to Summer Ranet, but Elena's pulp is less dense. Very sweet apples begin to ripen at the end of July, a little earlier than White Fill; a sign of ripeness is a reddened side.

Apple trees of the Elena variety do not drop ripe fruits; they can hang on the tree for up to a month. Picked ones cannot be stored even in the refrigerator for longer than 2-3 weeks. The Elena apple tree is distinguished by its high productivity, the first fruits appear in the 2nd year, but a full harvest occurs after 4 years.

Modern gardeners choose plants that begin to bear fruit early, regularly produce high yields, are resistant to scab, with large, tasty and high-vitamin fruits

The best varieties of apple trees from Russian breeders that ripen in August: Early Aloe, Darena, Orlinka, Maslovskoe and others, including Orlovim, which received a tasting score of 4.5 points, Augusta and Zhelannye, distinguished by very large fruits.

Those who prefer sweet varieties of apple trees will not ignore the Kovalenkovskoe variety, even in its not fully ripened fruits there is no sourness. In Belarus, where the variety comes from, fruit ripening occurs in late summer, and in the Central region of Russia - in early autumn.

High winter hardiness allows the apple tree to grow well in areas with more severe climates. The Kovalenkovskoe medium-sized apple tree differs from other summer varieties in that its large fruits (150-180 g) can remain on the tree until November without falling off. They have very juicy pulp and a pronounced apple aroma.

This variety is distinguished by a beautiful red blush, which is more pronounced in more illuminated places.

Autumn varieties

Their harvest maturity occurs in early to mid-September, and consumer maturity occurs 2-3 weeks after harvest. Can be stored for up to 2.5 months.

Among the late-autumn varieties, the Solnyshko apple tree variety, bred at the end of the last century, stands out for its high yield. The tree is low, with a rounded crown, the fruits weigh 140-180 g, during removable ripeness they are greenish-yellow, later they lighten.

The pulp is white or creamy, juicy, dense, has a rich sweet and sour taste, rated 4.3 points. The Sunshine apple tree has a distinctive feature: the tips of its small leaves are pointed and twisted with a screw. The harvest is harvested in mid-September and can be stored for 4 months.

The main advantages of the variety are its high resistance to frost and scab.

Tasty, juicy sweet and sour table fruits weigh 100-150 g, yellow in color and have a shiny skin of medium thickness. Apples are harvested in September; it is advisable to store them until mid-November, since later their taste noticeably deteriorates.

The Spartak apple tree variety is high-yielding and at the same time unpretentious. Scab damage to fruits and leaves can occur during epiphytotic years.

Their harvest maturity occurs in early to mid-September, consumer maturity - 2-3 weeks after harvest.

The late autumn Orlovskoe striped apple tree begins to bear fruit 3-4 years after planting. The tree is of moderate growth, skeletal branches extend from the trunk at right angles, their ends are directed upward.

The fragrant fruits have a greenish-yellow color with blurry crimson stripes, the taste is sweet and sour, harmonious. Thin-skinned apples of the Orlovskoe striped variety are removed from the trees carefully so as not to damage the skin.

In the work of breeders, it is very important to choose the right parental pairs for crossing. The Orlovskoye striped apple tree variety was obtained as a result of the hybridization of McIntosh and Bessemyanka Michurinskaya.

50 years ago, the variety was recognized as elite; later it was recommended for cultivation in intensive gardens in Belarus and the Central region. This apple tree is a repeated champion of domestic and foreign exhibitions.

Winter apples

The central object of any garden is the apple tree. Winter varieties require more warmth and care than summer and autumn varieties. Winter varieties are stored for 3-5 months, and late winter varieties, which are harvested in October, are stored for up to 9 months. The dynamics of taste change are very important.

Late winter apples acquire their best taste after 1-1.5 months of storage. To preserve the harvest, the fruits are completely wrapped in crumpled pieces of newspaper with dried paint or other not very thick paper. Place in layers in boxes with wide slots to ensure good air exchange.

Store in a cellar at a temperature of 4... 10°C or on a glazed, insulated balcony, wrapped from frost.

The best winter varieties of apple trees for the middle zone, bred in Russia: Bolotovskoye, Venyaminovskoye, Rozhdestvenskoye, Kurnakovskoye. Their fruits can be stored until February.

The new apple tree variety Imant of Belarusian selection has a very high shelf life - until May. Apples weighing up to 200 g, juicy, crispy, sweet and sour, are rated 4.2 points.

The peel color is purple with a violet tint and greenish spots. The consumer phase begins in February. The Imant apple tree is high-yielding and most often begins to bear fruit in the 2nd year.

The central object of any garden is the apple tree. Winter varieties require more warmth and care than summer and autumn varieties

The Carnival apple tree was bred in 2007 for the 1000th anniversary of Yelabuga as a result of crossing the Skoroplodnaya apple tree, which has powerful vitality, but a mediocre taste, with the Canadian variety Spartan, which is distinguished by its excellent taste of fruit. The resulting hybrid has dark red juicy apples with dense pulp with a dessert taste, larger than average size - up to 160 g. They are stored until March. The tree is winter-hardy, medium-sized, with hanging branches.

Apple tree varieties for central Russia combine excellent taste and hardiness.

Delicious apples quickly become loved, recognizable and popular. Some European varieties are increasingly being purchased for cultivation.

More than 40 years ago, the Champion winter apple variety was developed in the Czech Republic. It is still in demand in Europe today due to the unpretentiousness of the trees and the special taste of the fruit. An actively growing seedling slows down its development after their formation. An adult plant has a height of 3-5 m, a compact crown.

The fruits of the Champion apple tree are medium or large (160-200 g), greenish-yellow in color with an orange-red blurred blush, covered with a waxy coating. They are mainly used fresh; the tasting commission rated them 4.7 points. On old trees the fruits fall off.

Harvesting Champion apples should not be delayed, as this will negatively affect the taste and shelf life. In Russia, harvest time is mid-September.

The taste qualities of Gloucester apples are rated at 4.6 points. The sweet fruits are round-conical, red with small yellow specks, and can be stored for up to 4 months.

A variety of German selection, winter ripening. It is a good pollinator for the Champion apple tree. A tree grafted onto a medium-sized rootstock produces a harvest in the 4th year, and on a dwarf rootstock - in the 3rd year.

The Gloucester apple tree variety can withstand frosts of -20°C.

Low growing apple trees

Compared to the original, semi-dwarf plants are 1/4 lower, and dwarf plants are 2 times lower. The latter are distinguished by larger buds at the ends of the branches and a fibrous root system.

The dwarf trunk and root collar at the junction have a noticeable protrusion. Low-growing apple trees are productive and easy to care for, taking up less space in the garden. The lower the trunk, the better the tree is protected from adverse conditions.

This is especially important for young plants. In amateur gardens it is better to have low-standard apple trees.

The fundamental difference between a columnar apple tree and a regular one is in the shape and absence of lateral branching. By the age of 10, its height is slightly more than 2 m. The area occupied by an ordinary adult apple tree, for example, Antonovka, will accommodate 50 columnar ones.

The most early fruiting ones can produce a harvest in the 2nd year, but it is better to limit the formation of ovaries so that the plant is well strengthened. Trees of this type are increasingly found in summer cottages and commercial plantations.

The compact Medok apple tree, 2 m high and 0.25 m wide, from the age of 5 produces a bucket of sweet and very juicy fruits, truly honey-like. The skin on them is pale yellow, almost white. The place where the apple tree grows should be well lit by the sun.

History of selection

The variety was obtained in Japan in 1920. Gardeners crossed Red Delicious and Rolls Janet varieties

It was important for them to create an apple tree that would easily survive both frosty winters and dry summer months.

The result is a sweet, fresh product that continues to attract new fans from both professionals and consumers. It was brought to the USA only in the 80s, where it gained popularity. He began to consider it exotic, unusual in his taste.

Breeders also develop other varieties that are similar to each other. At the same time, gardeners strive to preserve the properties of the tree and the sweetness of the fruit.

The variety from Japan began to grow in all countries, having its own characteristics in different regions. Breeders have also created clones that are popular both in Russia and in other countries.

Agrotechnical techniques

Dwarf apple trees in Memory of Esaul are obtained by grafting varietal cuttings onto a clonal dwarf rootstock.

Compared to vigorous trees, they have a number of advantages:

They enter the fruiting period earlier;
Thanks to the shallow root system, they can be grown in places with close groundwater;
The fruits ripen larger, the tree yield is higher;
Easy tree care and harvesting;
Dense planting saves space in the garden.

Dwarf trees bear fruit for 15-20 years, but during this time they will produce the same amount of fruit as a vigorous apple tree in 30-40 years.

Landing

Planting and caring for regular and low-growing apple trees differ slightly.

They are planted in early spring or autumn, when the growing season ends for dwarf apple trees. Usually this is mid-September - mid-October.

The optimal planting scheme for dwarf trees is 4.0 x 1.5 m; on semi-dwarf rootstocks – 5.0 x 3.0 m.

Landing rules:

If possible, choose a well-lit, windless area;
The pit is prepared approximately a month before planting so that the fertilizers dissolve and do not cause burns to the roots;
Dig a hole 60 cm deep, 70 cm in diameter;
Fill with a mixture of the top layer of soil with 2 buckets of peat (humus), superphosphate and wood ash (0.6 and 0.7 kg, respectively);
The pit is filled with the prepared mixture to 1⁄2 -2/3 of the volume;
A seedling is placed in the center and the roots are covered with soil;
The planting circle is mulched with peat or sawdust to protect the soil from drying out and cracking.

Attention! The grafting site should rise 3-5 cm above the ground. If it is covered, the grafted variety will give its own roots and the tree will lose its stature.

Attention should be paid to timely watering of the apple tree. After planting, the tree is watered with 2-3 buckets of water.

Due to their shallow root system, such trees require regular watering: a bucket of water per week for each tree.

Trimming

It is necessary to prune low-growing apple trees, since it is necessary to maintain a biological balance between the volume of the crown and the root system:

To increase the diameter of the crown, young branches directed outward are left;
When formative pruning, make sure that the strong branches are located at the bottom of the crown, and the weak ones at the top. To do this, cut off the upper, vigorous branches;
To rejuvenate the tree, the growths are pruned.

Depending on the development of the apple tree, pruning is carried out once or twice a year, in early spring or autumn, during the dormant period of the tree.

A type of summer pruning is pinching the shoot.

This stops growth, diverting nutrients to other parts of the plant.

Apple tree blossoms The memory of Yesaul begins in early May.

The apple tree is self-fertile, so it needs pollinators planted nearby.

The best are considered:

Golden Delicious,
Kuban spur,
Peach.

Fruit-bearing dwarf apple trees definitely need support, otherwise they may break under the weight of the fruit or strong wind.

Top dressing

Dwarf apple trees need more frequent feeding, usually once every two weeks.

It is better to use fertilizers such as mullein or chicken droppings for this:

A bucket of mullein should be diluted in 10 liters of water and left for 10 days. For irrigation, 1 liter of prepared infusion is diluted in a bucket of water;
A bucket of chicken manure should be diluted in 20 liters of water and left for 10 days. For irrigation, 0.5 liters of infusion are dissolved in a bucket of water;
Use 1-2 buckets of solution for each tree;
In the second and third years after planting, complex fertilizer is applied to each tree (30 g per bucket of water);
During summer foliar feeding, microelements are often added, in particular iron, which is necessary for apple trees;
In summer, foliage is sprayed with urea. The last foliar feeding is carried out no later than September, so that the tree has time to prepare for winter.

In autumn, the tree trunk circle is cleared of weeds, fallen leaves and twigs and loosened so that winter frosts destroy pests overwintering in the soil.

Timely application of fertilizing is important. To prevent diseases after the leaves fall, dwarf apple trees should also be treated with a solution of Bordeaux mixture

To prevent diseases after the leaves fall, dwarf apple trees should also be treated with a solution of Bordeaux mixture.

Advice! The root system of dwarf apple trees is superficial, so in a snowless winter it can freeze. To avoid this, the tree trunk circle is covered with a layer of humus and covered with spruce branches. After the snow falls, the spruce branches are removed and the tree trunk circle is covered with snow.

If you follow these recommendations, the tree will not only grow beautiful, but will also regularly produce good harvests.

Features of cultivation and subtleties of care

The technology for growing the Red Johnprince apple tree is simple and differs little from the cultivation of other varieties of apple trees.

Peculiarities of cultivation in various regions, including the Moscow region

The Black Prince apple tree is suitable for growing in regions with winter temperatures of -23...-29 °C, that is, no further than the 5th frost resistance zone.

For example, in Ukraine, the Black Prince can be planted throughout the territory from Transcarpathia to Lugansk.

In Belarus, only the Brest region is suitable for this apple tree.

In Russia, the Crimea, Stavropol Territory, Krasnodar Territory, and Rostov Region are suitable for growing the variety. Red Johnprince is not suitable for the conditions of the Moscow region. If you still have an irresistible desire to plant this apple tree, you need to grow it in a low-standard or bush form so that you can easily provide insulation for the winter.

Features of care

Caring for the Black Prince apple tree includes standard operations of pruning, watering, fertilizing and loosening the soil.

Watering and soil care

Because the size of Red John Prince apples is very dependent on watering. you need to monitor soil moisture. Trees can be watered in circular furrows or by flooding the trunk circles. Sprinkling is also good. Young trees of the 1st year of life are watered every week at the rate of 1–2 buckets of water per 1 tree. With age, the frequency of watering decreases and for adult apple trees, 1 watering per month is enough (more often they are watered only in very hot weather). In case of accidental overwatering, you can make punctures 0.5 m deep using a crowbar in a circle at a distance of 0.6–0.7 cm from the trunk. You can organize drip irrigation for your garden.

Do-it-yourself drip irrigation - video

After watering, as soon as the soil surface dries, you need to loosen and mulch the tree trunk circle. Mulching not only retains moisture, but also prevents weed growth. The soil outside the tree trunk circle should also be, if possible, cleared of weeds and dug up. You can sow the spaces between the rows with a lawn mixture, and use the mowed grass for mulching.

Feeding

Regular feeding will help the apple tree to develop normally and produce large yields. In the first year, it is useful to feed the young tree with nitrogen to stimulate growth. Urea (3 tablespoons per 1.5 buckets of water) is applied to young trees in early spring. You can spray the apple tree with a solution of sodium humate (20 g per bucket of water) 3–4 times during the growing season at a consumption rate of 2 liters per tree.

From the second year, the apple tree is fertilized 2 times a year, in spring and autumn, with complex fertilizers (for example, Nitrophoska) and organic matter (compost, humus) before deep digging of the soil.

Feeding an apple tree - video

Preparing for winter

Due to its not very high winter hardiness, it is advisable to insulate the Black Prince apple tree for the winter. To ensure a good overwintering, moisture-recharging irrigation is carried out at the end of October at the rate of 60–80 liters of water per tree.

Before the onset of cold weather, the tree trunk and trunk up to a height of 1.5 m are wrapped in insulating materials (aggrofabric, paper, reeds), and to protect the root system, a thick (20–25 cm) layer of sawdust or peat mulch is poured in the tree trunk circle. When snow falls, it must be raked to the trunk, compacted and covered with it on the tree trunk to a height of 30–40 cm. In spring, both snow and mulch must be removed.

The author successfully used the method of hilling with frozen soil to protect apple trees from frost. This is done after the first light frost occurs. The stem, trunk and bases of skeletal branches are wrapped in strips of any fabric, and on top - 2 layers of thick white paper, which is properly tied with twine. In this state, the apple tree tolerates frost well. Spring feeding with microelements (zinc and cobalt sulfates, potassium permanganate, boric acid) also helps to increase frost resistance.

To protect against rodents, the apple tree can be protected by wrapping the trunk with a metal mesh or spruce branches.

Preparing trees for winter - video

Harvest and storage

The ripening period for apples is the end of September, but the fruits can safely remain on the tree until November. Moreover, the longer the apple remains on the branch, the better taste it has. The collection procedure can be carried out in one step. Fruits picked ahead of time will have low shelf life and transportability. At the same time, the harvest harvested in November can be stored even at room temperature for more than 3 months. And in a refrigerator or special storage, this period increases to 6 and 9 months, respectively.

Find out how long to keep apples fresh for the winter at home.

Wooden or plastic boxes are used as optimal storage containers. The apples are pre-sorted by size and placed in layers, which are sprinkled with dry sawdust or small shavings, moss, oak or maple leaves. Before storing, the prepared container is washed with a bleach solution, then dried and covered with paper. To extend shelf life, each apple is wrapped in parchment or oiled paper.

The Black Prince is undoubtedly the leader among the many different varieties of apples. Due to its high taste and positive characteristics, this variety has gained well-deserved popularity among owners of summer cottages. By following simple rules of care procedures, you can easily get a high-quality and rich harvest that will surprise even experienced gardeners.

Features of culture

Viburnum gourdovina is from the same Adoxaceae family as viburnum and elderberry. True, it differs from its relatives in a number of morphological characteristics. This is a tall and densely leafy shrub with a lush, rounded crown. The plant has soft, rough casts that change color during the warm season from green to yellow and burgundy. In winter they fall off.

Viburnum pride blooms magnificently in May-June, and after flowering, in place of the flowers, drupes appear, first green, then red, and at the moment of ripening - black. They look first like lingonberries, then like blueberries. The berries ripen gradually. Numerous corymbs contain red and several black berries at the same time throughout the summer. It is this feature that gives viburnum gordovina a special decorative effect.

Viburnum gordovina is used for landscaping the garden area. It is used to form single and group compositions. It adapts perfectly to the climate of the middle zone. Viburnum gourdovina is native to southern Europe and Asia. Jam or compote is prepared from ripe berries. Due to the well-developed root system and the resulting shoots, the plant is recommended to be planted to secure slopes or slopes.

The Black Prince is an apple for the royal table

The Black Prince apple tree has gained great popularity in the market. This is a tree with soft pink flowers and juicy, bright red fruits. But this variety requires special care, watering and fertilizer.

Characteristics of the apple tree

Recently, gardeners have simply fallen in love with the Red John Prince apple tree variety, which has the second name Black Prince. It owes its origin to the Jonagold variety.

Belgium is considered its homeland. At the first tasting of the fruit, it became clear that the variety would win the hearts of many people.

One of the features is its triple set of chromosomes. He inherited this characteristic trait from his parent. Originality is manifested in the fact that the apple tree bears fruit beautifully every year, and its fruits contain many useful substances.

Gardeners are also attracted by the appearance of apples. They are all slightly conical in shape, bright purple in color, sometimes reaching a red-black hue, for which the variety got its name. The taste of apples is so pleasant that they can be used in cooking, as well as for making compotes and salads. Many apple lovers prefer to eat this variety fresh.

The variety tolerates transportation well over long distances and can be stored for quite a long time.

Useful qualities of the Black Prince

The Black Prince is a storehouse of vitamins and minerals. The fruits contain a large amount of antioxidants. They are also rich in calcium, magnesium, iron and phosphorus. With regular consumption of apples of this variety, the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and the digestive system as a whole is normalized.

ADVICE. Apples of this variety are recommended by nutritionists to combat excess weight due to the fact that they contain a lot of carbohydrates. Nutritionists note that one hundred grams of apples contain only 42 kcal. Therefore, apples of this variety are often included in the diet of people on a dietary diet.

Features of growth and development of the variety

Black Prince is considered an autumn mid-early variety, which is characterized by increased winter hardiness. The white flowers of these trees have a delicate pink tint, which is why the variety looks noble and beautiful.

Apple tree seedlings bear fruit within three years. After five years, the apple tree will begin to bear fruit fully and abundantly. Apples can be picked already in the third ten days of September, but consumer maturity occurs in early November. There is no need to rush into harvesting, as you may lose the taste of the apples.

When giving preference to the Black Prince, you should take into account that this variety is not self-pollinating. For abundant fruiting, it is necessary to surround it with apple trees of a different type. It would be better if it were Braeburn or Elstar. It is recommended to plant them no further than 50 m from the Black Prince. Productivity directly depends on the quality of pollination.

Features of care

Like any plant, an apple tree of this variety requires special attention. If you follow a number of simple recommendations, the quantity and quality of the apple harvest will please gardeners for a long time:

Plant care activities begin immediately after planting. To do this, properly prepare the hole and hill. You also need to remember about the distance of apple trees from each other - it should not be less than 4 meters; It is necessary to regularly water and protect against garden pests in the first year.

The important thing is that with a lack of moisture, the apples become small; The next year after planting, you need to form crowns and trim shoots; It is recommended to weed and loosen the soil under the tree; If necessary, mineral and organic fertilizers are applied, and trees are also treated against pests twice a season; It is recommended to hang bird feeders on trees - this is one of the pest control measures; Tree branches should be thinned annually and dry and weak ones should be removed.

In the absence of measures to care for apple trees, they may die.

Advice. You can now buy apple tree seedlings online. That is why it is easy for gardeners to acquire such a useful fruit. When purchasing an apple tree, you need to trust trusted suppliers to avoid purchasing weak and defective plants.

Proper care and storage of the fruits of this variety will provide gardeners with apples until February.

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Apple variety Black Prince

Black Prince apples were bred at the end of the 20th century as a clone of the American variety Jonagold. Home country: Belgium. The variety is universal in its qualities: rich in nutrients and vitamins, very attractive in appearance, has large fruits, excellent taste, and lasts until spring.

Apple variety Black Prince

General characteristics of the variety

According to the description, the Black Prince is a mid-early autumn apple tree. Seedlings begin to bear fruit in about 3-4 years. Good indicators are revealed at 6-7 years.

The fruits are easy to recognize by their appearance: they are a very rich red color, sometimes with a purple tint, and the surface is smooth. The taste is sweet and sour. Average weight – 150-200 g.

Apples ripen in late September-early October. If picked earlier, they will be more sour and more rigid in structure.

Advantages and disadvantages

Among the positive aspects are:

good fruit production with proper care;
resistance to diseases;
not picky about the soil.

The description also indicates the presence of shortcomings:

does not tolerate frost well;
picky about the selection of pollinators;
requires additional watering, because With a lack of moisture, the fruits become smaller.

Apples of the Black Prince variety are juicy, distinguished by a pronounced rich sweet taste with a subtle hint of sourness. They have a wonderful fresh aroma with a hint of flowers. If you make juice from them, it turns out thick, not sour, with a delicate pink tint.

Beneficial features

When choosing this variety for breeding, you need to pay attention to its beneficial properties.

these fruits contain a large amount of antioxidants;
contains calcium, phosphorus, iron and magnesium;
with constant use, the gastrointestinal tract improves (for gastrointestinal diseases, it is better to consume it baked);
Due to the large amount of carbohydrates, nutritionists recommend consuming them when fighting excess weight.

Productivity

The Black Prince apple tree produces an amazing harvest, but only with proper care. If you treat the trees properly, the fruits are not spoiled by pests, so in the fall, when apples are picked, they are of excellent quality.

From a 7-8 year old apple tree you can harvest up to 30 kg of apples.

Winter hardiness

The weak point of the variety is its winter hardiness, so gardeners recommend insulating the tree trunk for the winter.

In October, it is necessary to water abundantly - about 60 liters of water per tree. A little later, at the end of October, you need to insulate the root system - sprinkle the trunk with sawdust mixed with peat, the layer thickness should be about 30 cm.

The trunk should be wrapped with straw, agro-film or thick paper to a height of approximately 1.5 m.

Disease resistance

The Black Prince is relatively resistant to disease, but he can also be affected by some ailments.

Powdery mildew. This is a type of fungus that appears from excess moisture. It affects the leaves, they begin to dry out, and eventually the tree itself dries out.
Scab. The causative agent of the fungus, but not only on the leaves, but also on the fruits (light spots appear, which subsequently begin to rot).
Powdery mildew. It affects leaves and small branches with a white-gray coating, which leads to a deterioration in yield.

To avoid these diseases, trees need to be sprayed with fungicidal solutions 3 times a season.

Origin and growing regions

The Black Prince variety was developed by breeders in Europe; it is adapted to our conditions: the apple tree is well suited for growing in all regions that do not exceed frost resistance zone 5 (up to 23 °C).

Apple trees grow well in the Krasnodar and Stavropol Territories.

Harvest use

Apples are used in large quantities in the food industry. They are used in the production of juices, compotes, sauces, vinegar, various types of preserves and jams.

Some producers purchase fruits to make wine. Others grow the variety for export, because... it tolerates transportation well and lasts a long time.

Landing

Seedlings must be selected carefully. The trunk should not be damaged, the leaves should not be limp (this indicates long-term storage of the seedling outside the ground). You should also pay attention to the roots.

They should not be circumcised. Seedlings should be planted in mid-April, when the earth has already warmed up sufficiently, but you should always be guided by the weather. Sometimes there are still frosts at this time.

Scheme

Planting seedlings requires attention and certain skills. Those who do this for the first time must strictly follow the instructions:

the landing hole must be at least 70 cm deep and up to 90 cm wide;
Place a drainage layer of expanded clay or broken brick on the bottom;
after pouring 1-2 buckets of sand, pour in about 10 liters of water;
Next comes a layer of soil, onto which the seedling itself is lowered, the roots are sprinkled with ash (from pests) and compacted;
if the trunk of the tree is very thin, it can be tied to a planting stake for better stability at first, but you only need to tie it with a soft cloth so as not to damage the trunk with a hard cord;
the distance between seedlings should be at least 4 m from each other.

Apple tree care

Be sure to fertilize the apple tree

The care procedure includes loosening the soil around the tree to remove weeds and improve moisture access, watering, fertilizing and trimming excess and dry branches. We should not forget about treating trees against pests.

It is necessary to monitor the soil and its moisture during fruit ripening, because... The size of the apples directly depends on this.

It is convenient to use near-trunk circles, into which water is poured and then absorbed in the area of the trunk, rather than spreading to the sides. You can make holes with a sharp blade near the trunk and slowly pour water into it. Water once a week, using about 2 buckets of water.

In the first year, it is recommended to feed with fertilizers containing Nitrogen. This will promote active growth of the apple tree. This fertilizing should be done in early spring.

Then you need to add autumn fertilizing. For this, Nitroamophos is used (20 g per 10 liters of water). Before applying fertilizer, the tree must be dug up and the liquid must be injected slowly under the root.

A year after planting, you need to take care of the shape of the crown by cutting off the branches. This process can be called thinning, because Dense branches lead to smaller fruits.

Growing a rose bush

To successfully grow a variety, you need to be very careful when choosing a place for planting and subsequent care.

Park rose Prince is found in specialized nurseries, where a very large assortment is presented. Despite the fact that the Prince was bred quite a long time ago, today his unique color is eclipsed by the latest hybrids. Seedlings are sold in two types: regular and on rosehip rootstock (to increase frost resistance).

What time does boarding take place?

With the onset of the third ten days of April, it is worth starting the search for a Prince rose seedling. If you are lucky, you can plant it immediately, but otherwise you will have to wait until mid-September.

Selecting a location

The best place for this rose will be an area under tall trees or shrubs. They will be able to protect the Prince from the wind and hot sun, and during rain they will cover him from the pounding jets.

Important! Like other park roses, this one should not be thickened - any other bushes should retreat at least 50 cm

How to prepare the soil and flower for planting

If planting is carried out in the spring, then the site is prepared in the fall by digging up the soil and mixing it with a large amount of humus or humus. They do the same when planting in the fall, preparing the bed a month in advance.

Rose Prince prefers slightly acidic soil with pH=5.5-6.5. Black soil is perfect, but more loosening ingredients need to be added to the loam: peat, river sand, sawdust (for autumn digging).

Seedlings with closed roots in shipping containers do not need to be prepared in any way - they are ready for immediate planting throughout the summer. Bushes with an open root system are soaked in a solution of a root formation stimulator for 6 hours. When planting in autumn, be sure to shorten all the shoots along with the buds, leaving only 20 cm.

Flowering seedlings of the first year

Step by step landing procedure

This work is performed according to the standard scheme:

Dig a planting hole 50 cm deep, retreating the same amount from neighboring plants.
A 5-7 cm layer of crushed stone of the finest fraction or expanded clay is poured onto the bottom for drainage.
For backfilling, fertile loose soil is prepared, to which humus and 50 g of superphosphate are added.
The roots are lowered into the hole, deepening the neck by 3-5 cm.
Sprinkle with soil and water immediately.
Mulch with pine needles, sawdust, peat, sphagnum - whatever is available.

Technology

A hole is dug 80 cm deep and 100 cm wide a month before planting. The top layer of soil is set aside and humus, ash and superphosphate are added to it. Everything is mixed and poured into the hole, filling it 2/3, they make a mound inside and drive a stake 1.5 meters high next to it. Dip the roots into a mash of clay and place them on the bottom. The roots of the seedling are inspected and if they are damaged or dried out, they are removed. Cover with soil and lightly compact. Make sure that the root collar is 7-8 cm above the ground. Make a hole around the trunk for watering and pour out 2 buckets of water.

The process of planting an apple tree.

Landing

One by one, the seedlings are placed in the center of the prepared hole, the roots are well straightened so that they look in different directions. Add soil from above around the shoot and compact it with your hands so that there are no air pockets.

Seeds should be planted 60-65 days before planting in the ground. It is necessary to choose high-quality seeds that can withstand various fungal infections.

Seeds should be planted in early spring in pots filled with equal proportions of garden soil, peat and humus. The seeds are immersed in the prepared soil to a depth of 1-2 centimeters. Afterwards, you need to moisten the soil and cover it, and after the sprouts appear, open the pot and move it to the windowsill.

Growing seedlings

For the first week, it is necessary to keep the planted seeds in a warm room at a temperature of 25-29 degrees. Typically, growing the variety takes about 10 days.

If the temperature regime and watering rules are observed, small shoots will appear from the ground within a week. After several leaves appear, it is necessary to pick up the seedlings and transplant them into pots with peat. The temperature should be gradually reduced to allow the plants to adapt to the cold weather. Before planting seedlings in open ground, it is also necessary to harden them using ventilation.

Landing in the ground

Before planting, excess upper leaves are removed from the seedlings, leaving only four of them. When planting in open ground, you should maintain a distance between bushes of about half a meter. The bush is covered with soil until the leaves begin, and then the ground is thoroughly watered and sawdust or rotted leaves are laid out.

Plant care includes:

regular watering.
fertilizing with complex fertilizers.
pinching (removal of excess shoots).
weeding.
treatment against pests and infections.

Features of growing the Black Prince apple tree and caring for it

The Black Prince will delight those who will pay attention to it from the first days of the seedling's life in the garden with a good harvest. Recommendations for caring for an apple tree are quite simple.

Landing

When choosing a site for planting, be guided by the fertility of the soil. Light loamy soil is ideal for seedlings. Poor soil can be compensated for by further fertilizing. It is absolutely useless to plant apple trees in places with close groundwater. If the roots are placed in a layer of water that constantly washes them, the tree will stop receiving nutrients and die.

The pit for planting an apple tree must be prepared in advance, 2–3 months before planting the seedling.

The hole for planting an apple tree should be prepared in advance so that the soil has time to settle. It should be spacious enough for the root system of the seedling. As a rule, its dimensions are close to the following: 80 × 80 × 80 cm. If the clay content is high, it is recommended to lay stone drainage at the bottom of the planting hole; a layer of clay will need to be added to the sandy soil to retain moisture. Next, the top fertile layer of soil is placed with the addition of ash, peat, and rotted manure. A handful of superphosphate will not be superfluous. The fertilizer must be thoroughly mixed with the soil to avoid burning the small, tender roots of the seedling. The seedlings are planted at a distance of at least four meters from each other.

Watering

In hot weather, it is better to water apple trees by sprinkling.

The soil should be kept moderately moist. In case of hot weather, the best method of watering for apple trees is sprinkling. Watering norm is one and a half buckets per tree 1–2 times a week. If there is waterlogging of the soil in the tree trunk circle, then it is necessary to loosen it to provide air to the root system of the seedling. In this case, punctures (they can be made with a crowbar) around the apple tree to a depth of half a meter are also recommended. Punctures are made at a distance of at least 60 cm from the trunk of the trunk. The tree trunk must be kept loose and free from weeds.

Pruning and feeding

The next year after planting, work needs to be done to form the crown. Since the tree is prone to overloading with fruits, the crown must be thinned annually, making sure to remove diseased and dry branches when pruning.

Apple tree seedlings should be pruned annually.

Fertilizing with mineral fertilizers and organic matter is carried out as planned. In the first year of life, fertilizing with nitrogen fertilizers is useful. They will help the seedling get stronger and begin to actively grow faster. To do this, 3 tablespoons of urea are diluted in 15 liters of water - this is the norm for watering one young tree. The time for root feeding is early spring.

3-4 times per season you can carry out foliar feeding with a solution of liquid fertilizer Sodium Humate (1 tablespoon per 10 liters of water). The consumption rate for spraying is 2 liters of solution per seedling. In the second and subsequent years, you should add autumn fertilizing with any phosphorus-potassium fertilizers, for example, Nitrophoska (dilute 4 tablespoons of fertilizer per tree in 20 liters of water). In addition, the tree must be periodically inspected and timely measures taken against pests and diseases.

With proper and systematic care, the Black Prince will delight you for a long time with a rich harvest of fruits.

Hanging bird feeders directly on the tree will be a good help in pest control. This will attract feathered protectors.

All of the above procedures are very important for the normal growth and development of a young tree.

Many varieties of apple trees, popular in the recent past, are inferior in taste and other qualities to newer apple trees bred in recent years. If you are starting or renovating your garden, you should give preference to new and promising varieties, among which the Black Prince takes its rightful place.

Harvest and storage

The harvest can be harvested no earlier than the last days of September or at the very beginning of October. If you do this earlier, the fruits will be less tasty.

Apples are carefully picked from the branches and placed in boxes. You can cover the layers with wax paper, wood shavings or straw. The fruits have a hard skin, so they are transported without damage.

The harvest can be stored for a long time, but a lot depends on the conditions. For example, at room temperature it will not spoil for 3 months. Will keep in the refrigerator for up to six months.

In special chambers where a certain temperature and humidity are maintained, there is good ventilation, the products can last 9 months, almost until mid-June.

For storing large quantities at home, a dry, clean basement, with good ventilation and not infected with fungus, is most suitable. Apples are placed in boxes in 2-3 layers. Placed on special wooden shelves. Once a month you should inspect the fruits and select fruits with signs of rot.