Apple tree Marat Busurin

Without apple trees, not a single garden or suburban area is formed, because apples are very useful and loved by children and adults. When choosing an apple variety for planting, the gardener takes into account, first of all, the abundance of the harvest and the level of complexity of care - the easier the better. That is why the Marat Busurin apple tree is popular among gardeners and farmers who grow fruit crops for commercial purposes.

This kind of apple tree appeared as a result of crossing the American donor SR0523 with the Autumn Joy cultivar. The work was carried out by the breeders of VSTISP, headed by Viktor Valerianovich Kichina. The variety was bred in 1982, and entered into the State Register in 2001. Despite its young age, the Marat Busurin variety has come to the taste of many gardeners and farmers.

The apple tree Marat Busurin is a medium-sized tree, reaching a height of 3 meters, with a wide-round, moderately dense crown. According to biologists, this species is a natural semi-dwarf with an average crown development energy. The tree is characterized by the departure of skeletal branches at an angle of 90 degrees, so the crown looks magnificent, despite the average thickening of the leaves.

This variety has many characteristics thanks to which the fruit crop has gained popularity and is massively grown on many farmlands. Among the advantages, it is worth pointing out the abundant yield, excellent taste of the fruits, unpretentious care, resistance to low temperatures and multiple diseases, as well as the ability to endure transportation without loss.

Among the disadvantages of culture, only some of the difficulties of care can be noted - pruning and shaping the crown of a tree.

The flowering period of the tree occurs in late spring and lasts 10-15 days. At this time, it becomes covered with large white-pink flowers and emits an incredibly pleasant aroma. The early maturity of the variety is high. The first fruits can be tasted only for 3-4 years of growth and development of the tree, but then every year the quality of fruiting will increase. An active fruiting cycle occurs at the end of August and lasts 2-3 weeks.

Initially, this apple species was created for mass planting in the Moscow region, however, due to its high frost resistance and quick adaptation to different soils, seedlings were grown in the northern regions. Today, the Marat Busurin apple tree grows successfully in different climatic zones of Russia and some CIS countries.

The yield of the dessert variety is very high. On average, about 130 kg of apples can be harvested per season from an adult tree under favorable conditions and proper care. The frequency of the tree is annual, without gaps, and the quality of apples gets better over the years.

Dessert apples Marat Busurin are very tasty, somewhat reminiscent of Antonovka, but more intense, sweet and sour. The shape of the fruit is regular, round, with a weakly pronounced ribbing at the base. Fruit color is green-yellow with blurred purple-red stripes. Thanks to the dense, but non-rigid skin, apples are transportable and retain their presentation for a long time. The pulp of the fruit is white and juicy.The size of the fruits is average - 100-180 grams, however, there are larger apples weighing up to 250 g.

Despite the unpretentiousness, the site for planting seedlings must be chosen carefully. The soil should be fertile, breathable, well moisturized and fertilized. The site should be illuminated by the sun and protected from drafts and strong winds. Before planting a seedling, it is recommended to clear the soil of weeds, dig it up so that the soil is filled with oxygen, and then only prepare the holes for planting.

Planting an apple tree can be done in the spring, after the soil warms up well, or in the fall, about a month before frost, so that the root system has time to adapt and prepare for winter. Healthy one to two year old seedlings are suitable for planting.

The fruit crop is self-pollinated, that is, there are both female and male inflorescences on the tree, therefore it does not need donor trees.

Fertilizing a tree is one of the comprehensive crop care activities that should not be neglected. Young trees for 2-3 years after planting need complex mineral mixtures. In autumn, the near-stem zone must be fed with peat, as well as compost, which will also serve as insulation of the root system. Complex annual feeding of an adult tree consists of 4 stages. Top dressing is important during the period of bud formation and active flowering.

The winter hardiness of the variety is quite high, so it does not require additional insulation measures. The main thing is that the seedlings or trees are protected from drafts and excessive moisture in the soil.

The apple tree is extremely rarely exposed to scab and powdery mildew, however, preventive measures are recommended. As a rule, this is spraying with special means. Most often, the apple tree is exposed to the invasion of aphids and apple moths, which can be controlled by treatment with Bordeaux liquid or insecticides. If the tree is susceptible to root cancer, then it is necessary to treat the rhizomes with a solution of copper sulfate, and then rinse thoroughly with water.

In their reviews, gardeners and farmers note the high yield of the variety, the external attractiveness of apples and their good keeping quality (75-100 days). In addition, an adult tree does not take up much space on the site, has an average height, which facilitates the process of pruning and forming a crown, and is also completely inappropriate in its care - this is especially important for new summer residents. The stability of fruiting and resistance to many diseases deserve special praise.