Plum Generalskaya

When choosing a plum sapling for planting in their summer cottage, many stop at the classic crops planted for decades. These include the non-capricious plum variety Generalskaya of the Far Eastern selection.

Plum Generalskaya is a fruit crop with a long history. A group of breeders from Siberia and the Far East worked on its breeding. The variety was created in the 50s of the last century. The main task was to create a frost-resistant and fruitful variety that can grow productively in a harsh climate. Plum is recommended for cultivation in all climatic zones of the country, including Siberia and the Urals.

The Generalskaya fruit culture is a low-growing tree, characterized by a straight-growing trunk, a rounded crown shape, a strong spreading of branches and a tap root system. The crown of the tree is sufficiently thickened with light green foliage, so it is recommended to thin it periodically, providing access to light and heat to ripening fruits. The flowering period for the tree is at the end of May. At this time, the crown of the plum is covered with light, medium-sized flowers that emit a pleasant aroma.

Plum Generalskaya represents a group of large-fruited species. Under favorable conditions, the fruits gain weight up to 40 grams. The shape of the plums is correct - rounded with a smooth and glossy surface. Ripe fruits have a beautiful color - bright orange, diluted with a solid scarlet blush on the sunny side. The stone inside the fruit is small, easily separating from the pulp. The plum peel is firm, elastic, but not tough, therefore edible.

The purpose of plums is universal, so they are eaten fresh, canned, frozen, processed into jams and preserves. Ripe fruits do not crumble, are transported without loss of presentation, and can also be stored in a cool place for up to 30 days.

Plums have excellent taste and commercial qualities. The amber-yellow pulp of the fruit is characterized by a fleshy, dense and juicy consistency. The taste is dominated by pronounced sweetness, harmoniously combined with light sourness and dessert aroma. There are pleasant notes of sourness in the skin. The pulp contains many vitamins - A, C, K, E, as well as potassium, iron, calcium, fluorine and magnesium.

Plum Generalskaya belongs to the class of late-ripening species. The first harvest can be observed in the 3rd year after planting. The tree bears fruit regularly, without gaps. Plums ripen in several stages. The phase of active fruiting occurs in the period from mid-August to the 3rd decade of September. The tree retains fruiting for 20-25 years.

The tree's yield indicators are moderate.With proper agricultural technology and favorable conditions, up to 30 kg of delicious plums can be removed from 1 tree per season. It is important that plums cannot be removed from the tree at the stage of technical maturity, only fully ripe.

The variety is self-fertile, so there is a need to plant pollinating trees on the site, the flowering period of which coincides with the Generalskaya plum. The best pollinator variety is Uralskaya krasnaya. The distance between donor trees should not exceed 10 meters.

Planting a seedling can be performed both in spring (before bud break) and in autumn (a month before stable frosts, that is, in October). Plum can be propagated in two ways - from a stone or by planting a seedling. On the day of planting the tree, the temperature should not be lower than +12 degrees.

For planting, it is recommended to choose an area with good lighting and sufficient warmth, but protected from drafts. The occurrence of groundwater must be deep, since the rhizomes of the tree do not like stagnant moisture. Fertile loams with high moisture / air permeability and neutral soil acidity will be optimal. Plus, the plum loves space. The crown of a tree needs 6 meters in diameter.

Tree care consists of basic activities: regular watering, periodic weeding and loosening of the soil, sanitary pruning of branches, crown formation, fertilization, prevention of diseases and insect infestations. Protection for the winter consists in clearing the area from leaves and weeds, as well as mulching the near-root zone. Whitewashing will protect the trunk from sunburn. For rodents such as mice and hares, experienced gardeners recommend installing a net.

The variety is endowed with medium resistance to many standard fungal diseases, therefore, before flowering, it is necessary to treat the tree with a solution of Bordeaux liquid. Protection from insect infestation will be provided by insecticide treatment.

The tree has good stress resistance. The variety is frost and drought resistant.In addition, he is not afraid of spring return frosts, temperature fluctuations, short shade and heat. It is worth remembering that high frost resistance in a tree is developed in the 4th year after planting.

Plum tree Generalskaya has long taken a worthy place in the register of favorite cultures of summer residents. This is due to the fact that the plum is completely unacceptable in care, quickly adapts to the soil and growing conditions, and also bears fruit stably, giving incredibly tasty fruits. For many housewives, the fact that the variety is universal, capable of being stored in the refrigerator for a long time is important.

Among the shortcomings, one can single out the need for frequent thinning of the crown, as well as an average resistance to diseases.