Plum in Memory of Vavilov

The yellow-fruited home plum of the Pamyati Vavilov variety is one of the most coveted giants for growing in garden plots. The plant is thermophilic, abundantly fruiting. Fruits for universal purposes, suitable for processing, fresh consumption, decorating desserts.

A variety of Moldovan selection, entered in the State Register of this country in 2010. Derived from crossing Green Renklode and Italian Hungarian. The authors indicated A.M. Zhuravel and E.S. Khramov.

Plum trees in Memory of Vavilov are vigorous, large, reaching a height of 3-5 m. The crown is of medium density, in an adult tree it takes a spherical shape.

Plums are large, weighing 50-90 g. The shape is regular, oval, the skin is quite dense, has a yellow color. The bone is poorly separated from the pulp.

The fruits are sweet and juicy. They have a pleasant taste and receive a high tasting rating.

Trees give their first harvest 4 years after planting. The variety is of medium ripening, bears fruit in the 3rd decade of September.

The trees are very fertile. Average yield from 1 tree is 50-80 kg.

The variety is well adapted to growing in most regions of Russia, but it has proven itself best when planted in the Central and Black Earth regions.

Trees are not self-fertile. For fruiting, they need pollinating varieties nearby. In this capacity, Renklod Altana, Kabardinskaya early or other varieties blooming in March-April can act.

This plum does not tolerate strong shading, it is planted on well-lit heights, in the southern side of the site. If the terrain is uneven, lowlands should be avoided. The soil, if necessary, is brought to the required rates, loosened, saturated with fertilizers, deacidified.

Before planting, the roots of an annual plant are recommended to be treated with sticky rooters or a mixture of dung and clay. This will increase the speed of their adaptation. You can also spray the roots with an insecticide so that the pests do not infect them. The pit is prepared to fit the size of the seedling, with a depth of no more than 40 cm with a diameter of about 0.5 m. The root collar is not buried.

Caring for a fruit tree requires some effort. The plum of Vavilov's Memory must be watered at least 2 times a month, in severe drought in the root zone, you can use a hydrogel to accumulate moisture, form a thick layer of mulch on top of the soil layer.

It is recommended to pay special attention to feeding. In the spring, carbamide, ammonium nitrate are added to the root, ammonium sulfate is also suitable. You can also pick up a complex mineral fertilizer. In summer, when the fruits begin to set, it is worth using special mixtures to improve the taste of the fruits.Suitable "Argumin" or "Green Doctor", other similar drugs.

In the fall, for digging the soil for the winter, it is worth stocking up superphosphate in granules or powder, adding it to the ground. Phosphate rock will also go there. Potassium sulfate will also be useful to plants after fruiting.

The plum of the described variety is well protected from diseases and pests, practically not affected by spores of pathogenic fungi, infections. Practically not attacked by the moth.

Variety Pamyati Vavilov has high winter hardiness. It tolerates return frosts well, needs a lot of sunlight. It is not very picky about the soil, it grows well on black soil, clay, sand, garden soil.

Many summer residents want to get a plum variety in Memory of Vavilov for their plot. According to the reviews of those who already have such a tree, the plants are particularly unpretentious, practically not affected by fungi. Plums of this variety have a special, very pleasant taste, they are aromatic and sweet at the stage of full ripeness. Summer residents are also pleased that the fruits can reach a weight of 120 g against the declared 90.

Vavilov's Memory has quite a few drawbacks. Gardeners complain about the difficulties with separating the seeds during the processing of fruits, the harsh skin. The first fruits may not be the most delicious.