Apricot triumph northern planting and care in the open field

It was once considered impossible to grow apricots in Russia. This fruit tree was considered exotic. Breeders have bred, adapted to our climatic conditions, an unpretentious Triumph Severny variety, a description of which can be found below.

Description of apricot varieties Triumph North

Ripe fruits apricot Triumph North

In Russia, Triumph North feels great in the middle zone. It is successfully grown in northern latitudes at its ability to withstand fairly low temperatures, up to 33 degrees... Long winters do not scare him, as well as unexpected frosts. At the beginning of flowering, unfortunately, the plant is not able to withstand severe frosts.

Breeding history

Venyaminov Alexey Nikolaevich for the first time announced a new variety of apricot, which was named the Northern Triumph. At the Department of Fruit Growing of the University of Peter I, a new variety was discovered, which was bred from two: Northern Early and Krasnoshchekiy. Selection work took place in the south of the Central Black Earth Region. It is in this zone that it is most common. Apricot Triumph North is resistant to both frost and heat. Nevertheless, he needs constant care.

Features of the variety

The tree is tall, it can grow up to four meters. Wide crown with large leaves with small tubercles at the edges, average branching, thick branches. The average weight of the fruits is 60 g, the fruits have an oval asymmetric shape... Ripe fruits are yellow-pink in color with a thick velvety skin and a small fluff. The pulp is juicy, it lags well behind the stone. The sweet taste is combined with the sourness that the skin gives it. Inside the apricot there is an orange stone.

Triumph of the North in bloom

When a tree is in bloom, the beauty is extraordinary. It is covered with many white flowers. A pleasant aroma emanates from it.

As a rule, a tree lives for about 25 years..

Harvesting

Fruit ripening occurs from late July to mid-August. The first harvest is usually about 5 kg... Apricot begins to fully bear fruit at the 4th year of life after planting. The yield of one tree reaches 60 kg... The variety is characterized by productive and lean years.

For consumption immediately or for drying, the fruits are harvested at the stage of consumer maturity, that is, fully ripe.The period of technical maturity is optimal for transportation, when the apricots have acquired the maximum weight and the corresponding color, but the flesh remains firm.

Take into account weather conditions during collection.

Harvesting takes place on sunny days when the dew has evaporated. When harvesting during a cold snap, the taste of the fruits deteriorates and they are not stored for long... The high temperature is also not suitable for harvesting, the apricots will not be stored for a long period of time. Suitable picking times are before noon or after 5 pm in the evening.

Advantages of the variety

Apricot Triumph Severny has many advantages in comparison with other varieties:

• quick start fruiting;
• resistance to low temperatures and light frost during the flowering period;
• flowers and fruits are very firmly attached to the tree;
• kernels in seeds eaten, tastes like almonds;
• self-pollinated varietytherefore, one tree can be grown in the garden;
• resistance to diseases;
• beautiful view during flowering.

Freshly picked apricot Triumph North

This variety has no special disadvantages. Some gardeners consider it not large enough, others unsuitable for conservation.

It is known that in fresh apricot the calorie content per 100 g is 41 kcal, in dried apricots the content increases to 240 kcal.

Landing

Growing apricot Triumph in the north will be successful if strict adherence to the rules: selection, planting, timely watering, pruning, feeding, proper care.

Requirements for seedlings

For planting in the ground, it is better to use seedlings. They are sold in specialty stores or markets. Particular attention is paid to ensure that the root is tightly covered, otherwise it may dry out.... It is good if the planting material is located in the container in which it was sown. So they get used to the new soil much easier and quickly take root.

Choosing a landing site and rules of care

The best landing time is the end of April or the beginning of May. In autumn, in October, seedlings are planted, which are in a container.

The place for the apricot Triumph North is chosen taking into account the following conditions:

1. Good wind protection.
2. Gentle slope in the south or southwest of the site.
3. The topsoil should be free of pits, with good ventilation.
4. The soil is soft, loose, with normal acidity (6-7 PH).
5. The place should be in the area where ground water is located at a depth of at least 2 motherwise the plant will not develop.

2 weeks before planting, a hole is dug, the width of which is 60 cm, the depth is 70... A garter peg is placed in the center of the pit, and small gravel (3 cm) is poured. After that, the mixture is poured into the recess in a slide, the height of which is about 20 cm.

Spring is the best time for planting apricot Triumph North

Planting is done only in a fertile mixture... For its preparation, clay, peat and sand are taken in equal parts. In the middle of the piled mound, a hole is made, the size corresponding to the roots of the tree and half filled with water. When the water is absorbed into the soil, a seedling should be placed in the groove. The roots are spread evenly over the area of ​​the mixture hill and covered with soil. While the tree takes root, it needs to be shaken slightly, due to which the soil becomes looser and the access of oxygen to the root system increases.

It is very important that the root collar does not protrude above the soil. If it is visible, then the tree will develop poorly, grow and be subject to various diseases. It will be correct to plant trees at an optimal distance - 5 m from one another.

Care

If planting occurs in spring, then abundant watering is carried out in May-June. If watering is not carried out, the growth of the crown slows down and the number of buds decreases. Experienced gardeners advise to stop watering two to three weeks before ripening... Then the fruits will be large and juicy. In autumn, abundant watering is not recommended so that the tree has time to prepare for frost.

The soil of the trunk circle must be constantly weeded, loosened and fertilized.

With proper care of the Triumph North apricot, pruning is a must. The most suitable months for this procedure are March or October. First, dry and undeveloped branches are removed. Then you can form the crown by shortening the side branches. Places of cuts are lubricated with garden varnish... You can use oil paint. Before wintering, in November, whitewash is applied to the cuts. Lime will protect the plant from infection and sunburn.

The scheme of crown formation of apricots Triumph North

Top dressing

Like all cultivated plants, apricots need fertilizing., the number of which depends on the size and condition of the tree:

• Nitrogen fertilizers are used 3 times per season: shortly before flowering, after the flowers have fallen, after the ovaries have fallen off. Fertilizers are applied in the amount of 30 g per 1 m2.
• Potash fertilizers brought in when the trees are bearing fruit. The amount is from 40 g to 60 g per 1 m2.
• Superphosphate it is poured into pre-prepared grooves around the trunk. Top dressing is done before and after flowering. Calculation: from 50 g to 70 g per 1 m2.
• Manure you need to feed it once every two to three years - 4 kg per 1 m2.

Diseases and pests

Apricot Triumph North is resistant to diseases, but nevertheless, diseases affect it:

• Moniliosis... The causative agent of the disease is a mushroom. He spends winter on damaged parts of the tree, spores appear in the spring. First, the flowers darken and dry, then the shoots and leaves. When the fruits appear, the disease affects them too. Black dots appear on the fruits, darkens inside and, as a result, dries up. To prevent disease, cleanliness in the trunk circle should be observed, and a lot of foliage should not accumulate in the garden. Trees need to be carefully inspected to detect disease at an early stage. A good protection against moniliosis is the whitewashing of the initial branches and trunk.

Moniliosis apricot Triumph North

• Clotteroporia... The disease is also fungal. The leaves of the trees are covered with dark specks that become holes. On the shoots, wounds spread, from which gum flows. To combat clotteroporia, copper sulfate or Bordeaux liquid is used. It is necessary to notice the disease in time and spray the plant with drugs.

Clasterosporium apricot Triumph North

• Cytosporosis... In a short time, the branches and shoots of the plant die off, brown spots appear on the foliage and cracks in the bark. It is necessary to remove damaged areas of the tree.

Cytosporosis apricot Triumph North

Pests love apricots too. The most common ones are: hawthorn butterfly caterpillar, plum moth, aphid. The fight consists in the destruction of insects by mechanical means. Aphids are destroyed by spraying tobacco infusion or soapy water.

It is advisable to cover young trees for the winter. The shelter can be made from spruce branches, cardboard, roofing material, etc.

Growing an apricot Triumph Severny does not require special skills and a lot of work. It is enough to choose the right seedlings, correctly plant in fertile soil and provide regular care... In a few years, the tree will delight you with rapid flowering, followed by fragrant tasty fruits. Apricots can not only be eaten right away, but also excellent compotes, preserves and jams can be made.

Gardeners of middle and northern latitudes have long appreciated the Triumph North apricot. Frost resistance and disease resistance make this variety desirable in every garden.

Professor A. N. Venyaminov all his life was engaged in the creation of frost-resistant stone fruit crops. Having crossed the Krasnoschekiy and Severny Early varieties, he received a variety that, for one reason or another, was never entered into the register of breeding achievements of the Russian Federation. However, this does not prevent him from being in demand and loved.

Characteristics of the variety

The tree in the garden is grown for the fruit itself. That is why the description of the Triumph Severny apricot variety must begin with a description of the stone fruit.

The apricot of this tree is round, sometimes slightly elongated. Usually the weight of one average fruit is in the range of 35 - 40 g, but in productive years, when nature gives an excess of the ovary, and the tree has not shed it, the fruits are slightly smaller. In lean years, when several dozen fruits are tied on a tree, they reach decent sizes, and their taste is much richer.

Examining the fruits of the Triumph Severny apricots in the photo, it becomes clear that the color scheme can vary. This is significantly influenced by:

• landing site;
• weather;
• cultivation area.

Having conceived to grow an apricot of the Triumph Severny variety in the central or northern regions, you need to understand that it will not be as sweet as the fruits grown in the southern latitudes, but will retain its unique amazing taste.

The pulp of the fruit is soft and juicy, but the skin is dense and slightly sour, with a pleasant and long-lasting aftertaste. The aroma of the fruit is strong enough, with a sillage. The outer covering of the apricot is pleasant with a slight edging. The stone is well separated, medium-sized, yellow-brown in color.

The tree pleases with its fruits from the middle of summer, depending on the region of cultivation.

The fruits behave well in processing. The zealous housewife will make compote, and jam, and jam, and juice from sunny fruits.

Features of the tree

The vigorous apricot variety Triumph Severny, whose tree height reaches four meters, does not always make it possible to remove the fruits completely and undamaged. In addition, they are quite tightly held on branches, and not every wind can throw them to the ground. However, long, large, powerful branches and a spreading volumetric crown can easily withstand a fruit picker.

The leaf of this apricot is rather large, pointed, with small teeth, dark green with a moderate sheen.

The apricot of the Triumph Severny variety begins to bear fruit for 4 - 5 years. However, this only happens when the tree is planted correctly.

Planting and leaving

The heat-loving stone fruit culture, of course, requires special attention and a special place in the garden. She needs to be given the brightest, protected from the northern winds territory. Plant a tree on the south side of your home or other structure. Tall trees planted to the north, as well as fences, can also serve as protection for the southerner.

When planting, consider both your buildings and neighbors. Check in advance if the neighbors have plans ahead of the apricot, to plant a large-growing tree - there will be no fruit in the shade.

Apricot Triumph North, beautiful self-fertile, variety. It will not require a pollinator partner. A breath of wind is enough for its flowers to turn into an ovary. But return frosts at the time of flowering do not always pass without a trace for the apricot. However, the correct fit will help to cope with this problem as well.

When purchasing a seedling, consider a few trees, and choose the “stocky” one, this will promote good survival and give a start to growth and development.

Pay attention to the seedling seller. Re-grading and varietal non-compliance can cost you several years of waiting, and then uprooting a barren tree. Give preference to proven and certified nurseries.

The best planting time for early flowering stone fruits is autumn. In the spring, they quickly enter the phase of sap flow, and interruption of this process does not always have a favorable effect on survival.

The Triumph Severny apricot variety in planting and care will not differ much from other varieties. However, given its high yield, you need to worry about feeding.

Apricot does not tolerate close-lying groundwater and acidic soils. If the soil is fresh, then pre-planting work must be started long before planting the seedling. Dig a hole. Enrich the soil with fresh compost, humus and superphosphate.Allow the soil mixture to soak and "mature". At this point, soil microorganisms will process all the ingredients and make them bioavailable for the tree's consumption.

The annual introduction of furnace ash into the trunk circle will provide the tree with potassium and phosphorus, which will have a beneficial effect on flowering and fruit setting.

Video about apricot Triumph North

Among all the varieties grown in the northern regions, as well as in the regions of central Russia, the Northern Triumph is worthy of a separate description. Long years of painstaking work of breeders have led to the creation of plants that can survive in difficult winter conditions without significant losses. And if earlier apricot was considered an exclusively southern fruit, now there is no doubt that this culture began to develop areas with a colder climate, where the previous varieties could not take root.

Description of the Northern Triumph

The authorship of this variety is attributed to A.N. Venyaminov, who crossed the southern Red-cheeked and the Transbaikal North early. This was done in the Central Chernozem region, where the variety was subsequently zoned. However, subsequent tests proved the suitability of this variety for cultivation in central Russia, as well as in the Urals and Siberia.

The crown of the Northern Triumph variety is spreading and wide, and the tree itself grows up to 4 meters in height

The tree of the Northern Triumph is tall, it can reach a height of four meters, with a spreading crown. Skeletal branches are thick, departing from the trunk at an angle of 45 degrees. On them there are many smaller branches, richly dotted with large leaves with pointed ends.

Northern Triumph blooms earlier than other varieties and decorates any area with its flowering, therefore, reasons for a positive mood arise in the gardener in the spring.

This is how it is - the bloom of the Northern Triumph

The fruits are oval-round, the thickness of the peel is medium, with a slight edge. They are somewhat similar to cherry plum fruits, which is typical of most northern varieties. The main color in a mature state is yellow-orange with small light green spots. On some fruits, a crimson blush sometimes appears. The skin is sour in taste, but the pulp is juicy, tender and sweet. The stone is large, easily separated from the pulp, orange in color. In terms of its taste, the variety is perhaps slightly inferior to the southern ones, but at the same time it is suitable both for fresh consumption and for conservation.

The variety was bred artificially, therefore the average size of the fruits is 25-30 grams, but there are individual specimens up to 50-60 grams.

The northern triumph is early - the first crop is harvested 3-4 years after planting. The yield is high - up to 64 kg of fruit can be harvested from one tree. However, fruiting cannot be called stable - you cannot count on an excellent result every year, the successes of this tree alternate with recessions.

The Northern Triumph shows its best yield in the conditions of Central Russia, in particular, in the Moscow region

The branches can withstand frosts down to -40 degrees, but they do not react well to sudden changes in temperature. But flower buds are only moderately hardy. The root system does not extend more than 40 centimeters deep into the ground.

When watering in advance 2-3 weeks before harvesting, the fruits grow larger

The tree lives up to 25 years and is characterized by good resistance to many diseases. It is most likely to be affected by such ailments as cytosporosis, moniliosis, verticilliasis and clasterosporium disease.

Video: Apricot Northern Triumph

Other winter-hardy varieties of apricot

In addition to the Northern Triumph, there are other varieties suitable for growing in the northern and central zone of Russia:

• Iceberg - grows up to 3 meters in height. Fruits are oval-round, with an average size of 30 grams and tender, juicy pulp, sweet and without sourness.
• Alyosha - a tree similar to the Northern Triumph - up to 4 meters with a wide spreading crown.Oval fruits reach a weight of 20 grams, are yellow in color with a slight blush. The pulp is tender, with a slight sourness.
• Lel - up to 3 meters, with a sparse crown. The fruits are elongated, there is a slight sourness in the taste. In the central regions of Russia, it gives the largest yields.
• Success is a late ripening variety, gives good yields and is resistant even to severe frosts. Medium-sized fruits are covered with a dotted blush. The pulp is sweet and sour. The best growing regions are the Central and Central Black Earth regions.
• Michurinets are self-fertile with large oval fruits (up to 40 grams) of bright orange color and juicy pulp with a slight acidity. It also shows itself well in the Central and Central Black Earth regions.
• Kichiginsky - late ripening, but gives excellent yields. The fruits are small, reaching a weight of 15 grams, the pulp is tender and juicy, with a slight sourness. It can be successfully grown in the Volgo-Vyatka, West Siberian and Ural regions.

Photo gallery of varieties for the central zone of Russia and the northern regions

Landing rules

A well-lit place is required for apricot - the yield and taste of the fruits depend on this - the degree of their sugar content. However, for all its winter hardiness, it is better to additionally protect this culture from cold weather and drafts. That is why it is recommended to plant apricots next to garden buildings - a house, a barn, a bathhouse or a fence. The ideal option is a place protected on the north side by a building with a brick wall, which in summer will heat up in the sun and give its warmth to the tree.

Consider the fact that apricots do not like stagnant water. Groundwater should be at a depth of at least 1.5-2 meters. True, in the case of the Northern Triumph, the aquifer may be higher, given the not very deep roots. However, if the water in the area is too close to the surface of the ground, it is better to create good drainage or plant the tree on a hill.

The acidity of the soil for apricot should be closer to neutral

The best soils for apricot are light sandy loam and loam. Heavy clay or sandy soil will prevent it from developing. Acidity (pH) should be at the level of 7.0-7.5, that is, close to neutral. If the indicator is increased, then the apricot often has gum flow with cracking of the stone.

It can be planted in spring (if the seedling has an open root system) at the end of April - before bud break. For trees grown in containers, planting is possible in the fall - in October. In the Urals and Siberia, the spring planting time may shift closer to summer due to climatic features.

An important rule is to give the apricot at least a month to take root in warm conditions.

In order for the apricot to take root well and bear fruit, after planting it should have time to get used to it in warm conditions.

The planting hole is prepared in advance - from autumn, if planting in spring, and a month (or at least two weeks) if in autumn. The dimensions of the pit are 70 cm in diameter and in depth. Since the width of the root system is almost twice the width of the crown, it is recommended to leave at least five meters between the trees.

The soil for planting should be loose, so we put crushed stone or gravel on the bottom of the pit as drainage, and on top we pour a nutrient mixture consisting of the upper fertile layer of earth, humus and sand in a 1: 1: 1 ratio. Potassium chloride is mixed with them - 20 g, 1 glass of ash and superphosphate - 30-40 g. The whole mixture is sprinkled with a layer of earth to exclude direct contact of the plant roots with fertilizers. We drive a peg for a garter into the middle of the hole, and put a seedling on the formed mound and begin to fill the hole. It is better to plant together, so that one person can hold the tree by the bole, and the other can fill in the earth. Shake the seedling periodically to prevent voids between the roots.

Apricots need to be watered not only after planting, but also during the period of active crown growth.

At the end of the filling of the pit with earth, it is compacted and an irrigation circle is made. The tree is watered with 20-30 liters of water, after which the root collar should be equal to the ground.

It so happens that the deadline for planting an apricot is approaching, and the air temperature is not yet optimal - in this case, the seedling is planted like slate - at an angle of 40 degrees to the ground, which will allow it to receive more heat. At the same time, the crown is directed to the south.

For safety net and for the sake of securing the tree in the slate position, its branches are pinned with hooks to the ground, and in early spring the excess branches are cut out “on the ring”.

Tree care

Watering

In the first years of life, the apricot especially needs watering. The tree especially needs moisture from May to June, when the crown is actively growing. During this period, the tree is watered 4-5 times a month, using several buckets of water per tree. Spraying with water, which should be done in the morning or evening hours, if the weather is sunny, or during the day, if the sun is hidden behind clouds, will not harm either. Sprinkling is a good way to bring moisture to all parts of the plant. If the aboveground part of the apricot is not supplied with water, then the frequency of fruiting will be observed, associated with a reduction in the number of flower buds. Watering will also be useful 2-3 weeks before the ripening of the fruits - this will increase their size. But closer to autumn, watering is gradually reduced to zero, because otherwise the apricot will continue to grow shoots and will not have time to go into hibernation before the onset of frost. The exception is dry weather - before frosts, it is necessary to saturate the tree with water so that the roots do not go overwintering in dry soil.

Apricot especially needs watering in the first years of life.

Fertilizers

Top dressing is very important for apricot, which is very sensitive to the lack of any of the essential trace elements. Organic fertilizers must be applied every 3-5 years, and mineral fertilizers are applied every year.

Urea is very useful, 40 grams of which is applied several times - before flowering, after it, and also during the fall of the ovaries. In September, superphosphate (150 g) and 40% potassium salt (100 g) are useful.

In late autumn or early spring, organic matter is used, for example, manure (4 kg per 1 sq. M.), Which is used every 2-3 years, or compost (5-6 kg per 1 sq. M.). Chicken manure, which contains a lot of potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen, is applied at the rate of 300 grams per 1 sq. m., adding compost to it.

Apricot is sensitive to lack of nutrients, and therefore regular feeding is especially necessary.

If the plant is deficient in boron, the leaves on new shoots begin to grow weakly, the number of flowers and fruits drops sharply, and brown spots form on the pulp. Watering with boron solution, consisting of 1 tbsp, helps to cope with this nuisance. l. boric acid diluted in 10 liters of water. It is carried out 2-3 times during the growing season.

Plant protection

Apricot Northern Triumph, even with all its resistance to frost, needs additional shelter. So, the trunk circle is mulched with horse humus, and the stem is wrapped in nylon tights or some other covering material that can pass moisture and air. For this reason, the use of film and roofing material is excluded. This type of protection is used instead of whitewashing. It is advisable to protect the entire tree in this way.

Whitewashing allows apricots to avoid frost breaks in early spring and protects against pests

The whitewashing itself is carried out in late autumn to protect the tree from rodents and sunburn. To draw up a solution, use 300 g of fluff lime, 2 tbsp. l. PVA glue (instead of it you can take 0.5 cups of milk) and 2 tbsp. l. copper sulfate.

It is important to monitor the state of the trunk circle - you cannot plant other plants in it, you need to regularly weed weeds, loosen the ground.

Pruning

You can regulate the yield of a tree by pruning, which is carried out from the moment the seedling is planted. Its branches are shortened by a third, thereby helping to quickly start laying the crown.

Apricot is one of the leaders in terms of growth rate on the site, therefore, it needs pruning more often than for other trees, especially when the tree is mature.

If the growth decreases, the branches are cut to the older wood, that is, the one that was formed 2-3 years ago.

Apricot pruning should be done every spring before budding (usually mid-April). Experienced gardeners do not recommend leaving this activity for the fall. The branches of the apricot are cut “on the ring”, without leaving even hemp.

Apricot grows faster than other trees in the garden and needs regular pruning.

If the growth of the shoots is too strong, in August strong young branches can be shortened by 10-15 cm. This will force them to start preparing for the winter - to thicken.

Apricot needs annual crown thinning to avoid thickening. Those branches that lean towards the ground or lie on it should be removed, even if they are fruitful. In addition to them, crowns growing inward are removed, as well as damaged, sick, old and interfering crowns. Thanks to such pruning, you will save the apricot from various diseases and pests.

Erect and strong young shoots are left, weak and crooked ones are removed. It is important not to confuse such branches with tops, from which, however, you can also grow a good shoot.

Regular pruning prevents the crown from thickening and stimulates an increase in the number of fruit buds

Don't overdo it with the number of branches trimmed. Too many of them will be a real shock to the plant, so no more than a quarter of the crown volume is removed.

After pruning, you should get a spreading crown, which will be fully illuminated by the sun, so remove vertically growing shoots, preferring lateral ones.

The apricot is capable of forming rough shoots, which must be completely disposed of, since it takes a lot of effort to grow these shoots, and there are no fruits on them.

Pollination

Northern Triumph is a self-fertile variety that does not depend on the vagaries of nature during flowering. However, if you plant a few more trees next to the seedling, the volume and quality of the crop will only improve from this. Other frost-resistant varieties zoned in regions with cold winters, such as the aforementioned Alyosha, Lel, Uspekh and Kichiginsky, are suitable as varieties for cross-pollination.

Possible diseases and their treatment

Despite the fact that the Northern Triumph variety, in comparison with other varieties, is quite resistant to common diseases, one should not exclude the possibility of its defeat by moniliosis or clasterosporium disease.

Moniliosis or fruit rot is quite easy to recognize - the fruit turns brown and becomes covered with dots of cream or gray color - the concentration of fungal spores. In cool and humid conditions, the disease progresses rapidly, and spores are easily carried by the wind, and the development of the disease can occur in cold weather. Therefore, even if a tree affected by this disease was noticed in neighboring areas, urgently start protecting your plants.

Moniliosis easily spreads from one fruit to another, so only a proven and absolutely healthy crop should be stored for storage.

As a prophylaxis of the disease, the trunk circle is always kept clean of weeds, they do not allow fallen leaves to linger on the ground and whitewash the trunk and the beginning of the skeletal branches. If the fruit rot has settled on the apricot, spraying with Bordeaux liquid can be applied during the growing season - 100 grams of copper sulfate and 100 grams of lime per 10 liters of water. Horus also copes well with moniliosis (2 g per 10 l), with which the tree is treated before flowering, and then several more times with an interval of 7-10 days.

Clasterosporium disease is also a common disease that is detected by spots on the leaves, which eventually turn into holes. Thanks to this phenomenon, the disease received a second name. — "Perforated spotting". Shoots crack, gum flow begins. You can get rid of this misfortune by spraying with Bordeaux liquid and copper sulfate (50-100 grams per 10 liters of water). Processing is carried out in early spring before bud break, spending from 2 to 5 liters of solution per tree.

Clasterosporium disease is called "perforated spot" for a reason.

Of the pests on the apricot tree, aphids, a plum moth and a hawthorn butterfly in the form of a caterpillar are most often noticed. In this case, the removal of the pest occurs mechanically - by examining the tree, collecting or shaking off the caterpillars on the ground, where they are destroyed. You can get rid of aphids with Bordeaux liquid. Its 3% solution (300 g of copper sulfate and 400 g of lime per 10 l) is used for dormant kidneys, 2% (200 g of copper sulfate and 250 g of lime per 10 l) when they are blooming, and 1% (100 grams of copper sulfate and 150 grams of lime per 10 liters) on vegetative shoots. They also use 0.3% karbofos (30 g per 10 l). The moth (and other caterpillars) are disposed of with the help of the drug Entobacterin (60-100 g per 10 l), which is used twice during the growing season with a difference of 7 to 8 days.

Reviews

On the Internet, you can find many reviews about the Northern Triumph, from which you can learn about the winter hardiness of the tree, as well as about its yield and growth characteristics. Here are a few reviews about the variety.

The variety turned out to be very successful for the Middle Lane. Even in my northern part of the Moscow region, the variety shows excellent winter hardiness of both skeletal branches and fruit buds that survived -37 this winter. Bloomed for 3 years after grafting on a thorny seedling.

The taste is good, the average fruit size is 40 grams. It is practically not damaged by diseases, but before moniliosis, like other apricots, it is powerless. Sugar is gaining well here. Of course, in terms of taste, it cannot be compared with good southern varieties, but for the Middle Strip it is very good. In comparison with other varieties that grow in me, it is the best.

Anona

The triumph of the North does not care about frost at -22, breeds even after -32 degrees.

Babay133

On a neighboring plot, an apricot of the Triumph Severny variety has been growing for 5 years. A tall, strong tree, this summer about 3 kg of fruits were collected from it, quite large and tasty. In addition to all other advantages, it is also self-fertile. IMHO, this variety is most suitable for our conditions.

Aprel

Apricot Northern Triumph has proven itself well in parts of Central Russia, as well as in the northern regions. Its high yield, combined with good frost resistance, attracts more and more gardeners to their side, who are convinced that it is possible to grow the southern fruit in those regions where severe winters reign.

I love the nature and beauty of the world around me, I highlight this in my articles and try to contribute to the implementation of the beautiful into life.

Northern Triumph - apricot, capable of producing large and tasty fruits in the middle lane. In the harsh climate of Siberia and the North of Russia, he will not survive the first frosty winter. But cultivation in the region of access does not guarantee stable yields. Growing success depends on the planting technology, as well as on further care.

The history of apricot Triumph north

The apricot was bred in the city of Michurinsk, Tambov region by breeder A.N. Venyaminov back in 1938. This is the result of crossing the large-fruited southern variety Krasnoscheky and the early Transbaikal northern variety. In 1954, seedlings and cuttings were brought to Khabarovsk (Far East). Here they were planted in the crown and on the apricot seedlings Best Michurinsky. Over time, the Northern Triumph fully justified its name, it successfully conquered the hearts of Russian gardeners and spread even beyond its borders.In particular, residents of Latvia say that they have a well-known and actively cultivated this unpretentious variety.

Apricot of the Triumph Severnyi variety grows as a large and spreading tree

Description of the variety

Northern apricot Triumph is distinguished by active development. Already in the first year after planting, it can grow up to 3 meters. The adult tree is large (about 4 m), spreading, the trunk and skeletal branches are thick. Begins fruiting for 4 years, blooms after May 20. The flowers are very large, white, the pistils are strongly protruding above the stamens. If the spring is early, then the flowering is shifted, while in most flowers there are no pistils. According to scientists, with a lack of heat in the flowers of this variety, not all organs are formed.

Even the annual shoots of the Triumph Severny variety are thick, and the flowers are large and white

The northern triumph is self-fruitless, as pollinators are suitable: Best Michurinsky, Amur and other varieties blooming at the same time. The harvest ripens in early August, and in cool summer - after August 20. Fruits weighing 25-28 g are clustered on the branches. In lean years, when fruits are rarely and evenly distributed over the tree, their weight can reach 35-50 g.

The fruits of the apricot Triumph north are large, orange, the stone is large, it can be easily separated from the pulp

The peel of the fruit is rough, sourish in taste, easily removable. On the sunny side, it is covered with a speckled blush, on the shady side it has a greenish tint. The pulp is fragrant, sweet, with a pleasant sourness, melting in the mouth. The seed inside the stone is also tasty, sweet. The fruit is well attached to the stalk and does not crumble. However, if ripening occurs in rainy weather, then they crack strongly. Productivity - 37 kg per tree, but not regular.

Apricots Triumph northern on the branches are crowded, and only in lean years the tree is decorated with separately hanging large fruits

Triumph of the North endures mild winters with frosts down to -28 ° C. At lower temperatures, annual growths freeze, but fruiting occurs on two to three-year-old wood. At -35 ... -40 ° C it can freeze out completely, especially for young trees. Also, at the end of winter, due to the temperature drop, the trunks that are not protected by whitewashing receive burns (frost cracks), cracks form in the wood, and in the spring the goldfish pest populates and feeds on them. As a result, the tree dies.

The variety is strongly affected by moniliosis, but relatively resistant to clasterosporium. The main advantages of the Northern Triumph are large fruits with an excellent dessert taste, growing in the conditions of a short summer in the middle zone.

Video: an overview of the tree and fruits of the Northern Triumph

How to plant an apricot correctly

Well-known and authoritative gardeners Chuguev (Smolensk), Zhelezov (Sayanogorsk) and Baikalov, whose selection achievements in the field of Siberian gardening were included in the Guinness Book, have long been tested in their nurseries and offer us to plant seedlings not in planting pits, but on hills. This agricultural technique is especially relevant in relation to apricots. Their root collar not only cannot be buried, but it is strictly forbidden to make irrigation holes around, lay mulch trunks, huddle, etc.

Beginners often confuse two concepts: the root collar and the site of inoculation. The root collar is a conditional border, below which the roots grow, and above it is the aerial part. In other words: this is the origin of the uppermost root. The inoculation is located several centimeters higher, the trunk here has a thickening and a noticeable curvature.

The root collar of the apricot tree must be open, otherwise the plant begins to rot and dies

If the bottom of the trunk is in a humid environment, then the bark and wood on it begin to rot in a ring, food does not come from the roots, the tree dies. Water stagnation is especially dangerous and often occurs in spring when the snow melts.Caring gardeners try to cover the apricot for the winter, sprinkle it with earth and humus, wrap it with roofing material, and this finally destroys their trees. However, not realizing this, in the spring they say that their apricots are frozen.

An apricot sapling located on a hill is not afraid of thaws and returning frosts

In spring, as a result of melting snow, in summer and autumn, during rains and watering, your apricot should not stand in a puddle. Its base should rise above the soil level and be dry. To achieve this, choose the right planting technique, use the positive experience of professionals.

The best place for apricot is the southern slope or the southern side of the fence, houses, outbuildings

In the middle lane, it is better to plant apricots in spring. Choose the sunniest place, sheltered from the cold northerly winds. The optimal location is on the southern side of the building, fence, walls made of other fruit trees, and best of all - on the southern slope, the angle of which is at least 10 °. In such a place, the root collar will be dry, and the roots will not freeze in winter. But if you have a flat area, then this is not a reason to give up growing apricots. You can make an artificial hill.

Apricot planting technology according to Zhelezov, Baikalov and Chuguev

Stages of planting apricots using the technology of Zhelezov, Baikalov and Chuguev:

1. At the apricot planting site, make not a hole, but an embankment. Use a loose soil mixture for this, for example, mix garden or turf soil with humus, compost, coarse river sand in equal proportions. You cannot use manure. Peat is also unsuitable, as it acidifies the soil, and apricot needs a neutral environment.
2. Tamp the artificial mound. Its top should rise only 50 cm above the soil level in the garden, and its diameter should be 1.5–2 m.
3. At the top, make a hole 1/3 of the root length of the seedling. Pour 1-2 buckets of water into it as it is absorbed.
4. Bring an additional 2-3 buckets of soil mixture to the hole.
5. Place a seedling in the spilled hole and, holding it in weight so that the roots remain straightened, cover the whole root with the prepared soil to the level of the root collar. There is no need to make any holes and grooves for irrigation.
6. Level the slopes so that they protrude gently from the trunk - no more than 45⁰ relative to the ground level on the site.
7. Sow perennial, low-growing grass with short roots to anchor the walls of the hill. Zhelezov advises to grow bent grass under the crowns. It forms the thickest carpet that well protects the roots of apricot in winter from freezing.

Plant 1-2 more seedlings of other varieties in the same way to ensure good pollination for Triumph. The distance between trees is 4–5 m.

A small hole is dug in the center of the prepared mound, the root of the seedling is immersed in it for about a third, the rest of the root is covered from above with an additional portion of earth

It is important to correctly orient the seedling relative to the cardinal points. In fruit nurseries, a mark is usually placed on the side of the trunk facing south. If it is not there, then try to determine for yourself: on the south side, the crust is brighter and lighter than on the north. If you do not take into account this feature and plant the tree with the wrong side to the sun, it will take root for a long time, it may die. However, when buying, specify the purpose of the label - often, for the convenience of gardeners, the location of the root collar is also marked with it.

If there is a southern slope on the site, then plant according to the standard scheme - in a hole 60 cm deep and 50 cm in diameter.Fill it with a mixture of earth and humus in a 2: 1 ratio. For watering, make not a hole, but a groove around the periphery of the crown.

Video: planting apricots on the southern slope

Features of care for apricot Triumph North

Immediately after planting, shorten the main stem by one third for branching and remove all vertically growing branches. In the following years, continue just such a formation: adjust the height of the tree by removing or shortening the shoots growing upward.As a result, fruiting will go to the side branches, the crown will turn out to be spreading, it will be well ventilated and illuminated.

The formation of the crown according to a tiered scheme will not allow fruiting to go to a great height, it will be more convenient to care for the apricot

How to properly water an apricot

Watering is needed during flowering and in July, when the fruits are actively growing, but at least 2 weeks are left before they begin to ripen. Pour 2-3 buckets under one young tree, and 3 buckets under an adult tree for each square meter of the trunk circle. In late autumn, in the absence of rain, moisture-charging irrigation is needed at a rate of 1.5 times more than usual.

Watering the apricot is necessary along the perimeter of the trunk circle, without falling on the tree trunk

An apricot on a turf hill, at a young age, can be watered from a watering can, like a lawn, but abundantly. And around an adult tree along the perimeter of the crown, before watering, make numerous punctures with a pitchfork or crowbar. Then the water will not spread, but seep to the roots. Do not water apricots in August, excess water during this period provokes strong growth of annual shoots, they do not have time to ripen by winter, the trees freeze too much.

Video: what is water-charging irrigation and how to do it

Top dressing

Three dressings per season are enough for the Northern Triumph. In the spring, for the growth of leaves and twigs, fertilizers with a high nitrogen content are needed, during budding and flowering - potassium and trace elements, in the fall - to increase winter hardiness - phosphorus and potassium.

Use fresh ash for fertilizing. If it has been in the rain or was stored in conditions of high humidity, then it no longer carries any nutritional value and does not alkalize the soil, but only serves as a loosening agent of the soil.

You will significantly facilitate your work if you use ready-made complex fertilizers for different seasons.

Table: dates and rates of fertilization

Season	Fertilizers and dosages
in spring before or immediately after bud break	urea solution: 30 g per 10 l of water; infusion of bird droppings diluted with water in a ratio of 1:20; mullein infusion - 1:10. Choose one of these fertilizers. The consumption of liquid top dressing is the same as water for irrigation.
in spring during budding and flowering	purchased complex fertilizers for fruit crops: Agricola, Clean Leaf, Fertika and others; infusion of weeds, fermented for a week and diluted with water 1: 5; ash infusion: 2 liters in 10 liters of water is infused for a day, then 1 liter of the resulting solution is diluted in a bucket of water.
in the fall	wood ash: 0.5 kg for one young tree and from 1.5 kg for an adult. Scatter over the trunk circle and pour; superphosphate - 70-100 g and potassium sulfate - 150 g under one tree. Make a groove or several holes 15 cm deep along the perimeter of the crown, distribute fertilizers, water and level.

Disease protection

To protect the Triumph of the North from moniliosis and other fungal diseases, perform the following agricultural techniques:

• in the spring, treat the apricot and the ground under it with one of the following preparations: Bordeaux liquid (1% on the leaves, 3% before bud break), HOM (40 g per 10 l of water), Speed ​​(2 ml per 10 l of water), Horus (2 g per 10 l) or another fungicide. Repeat the treatment after 7-10 days;
• in the summer, collect all the carrion, weed out, prune and burn diseased branches;
• in the fall, rake and burn any fallen leaves. Treat the tree with the same preparations as in the spring.

Moniliosis causes a fungus that infects the tree during flowering and continues to suppress it throughout the growing season

When choosing a drug for diseases, pay attention to the nature of its effect: systemic - it penetrates the leaves and spreads throughout the plant or local - it works only where the solution has got. Also, some products are only effective at specific temperatures.

Video: how to deal with stone fruit moniliosis

Preparing apricots for winter

In preparation for winter, it is not enough to feed the apricot with phosphorus-potassium fertilizers and water it well; shelter from frost and rodents is required. When the daytime temperature drops to 0 ° C, cover the young seedlings entirely using hut-shaped frames and agrofibre.

Before the onset of frost, young apricot seedlings must be completely covered with agrofibre

Whitewash the trunks of mature trees and all skeletal branches to a height of 1.5–2 m from the ground with garden lime. Tie the stump with the needles down. In addition, you need to protect the roots, for this, cover the trunks with dry straw, hay, spruce branches. Do not cover the base of the trunk, move 15–20 cm away from it. In the early spring, when the thermometer reaches 0… +5 ° C, remove the shelters.

Video: tips for caring for apricots

Harvesting and application of apricot Triumph North

The fruits of this variety do not crumble and hang on the tree for a long time, even overripe, but you should not abuse it. By delaying harvesting, you can wait for heavy rains. Almost all the fruits of the Northern Triumph will crack from an excess of moisture. But do not rush to collect unripe. Fully formed fruits with a slight green tint will acquire a softness and orange color at home, but will not be as sweet and aromatic as ripe on the tree.

Apricots ripened on a tree are prettier, more aromatic and sweeter than those ripened indoors

Pick fruit in sunny and dry weather. Of course, their main purpose is fresh consumption. They are very tasty and have a pleasant consistency. The surplus can be stored for 7-10 days in the refrigerator, and for the winter, everyone's favorite dried fruits are made from apricots: dried apricots and apricots. Of course, they make confitures, preserves, and compotes. Apricots are a great raw material for winemaking. Liqueurs, liqueurs and liqueurs are simply divine from them.

Video: frozen apricot dessert

Reviews of the Northern Triumph

Last year she planted an apricot of the Triumph Severny variety. In the middle of summer, she mercilessly removed the top by almost a meter, because the seedling grew by 3 meters (I don't know how I had the courage for such a feat). For the winter, she wrapped it in spunbond and sugar bags. A week ago, I took off the shelter, it turned out that all the kidneys were alive, which made me happy.

On a neighboring plot, an apricot of the Triumph Severny variety has been growing for 5 years. A tall, strong tree, this summer about 3 kg of fruits were collected from it, quite large and tasty. IMHO, this variety is most suitable for our conditions.

I went for cuttings of varietal cherries and sweet cherries to a familiar gardener and at the end of the set of cuttings I suddenly noticed the only fruit of the northern triumph on a tall mother tree. To the surprise of the owner of the garden, who walks next to him every day. This, apparently, is connected with my aiming gaze at the height as a seasoned dovecote. The apricot turned out to be ripe, we shook it and tasted it. In fact, I really liked the taste, sweet with a very tasty sourness, unrealistically aromatic, maybe a little too mealy due to dry weather and overripe. Since they were in a hurry, they did not weigh the individual farmer, but the bone is large, more than 3 grams, absolutely clean, without adhered pulp. In a word, I really liked it, I hope that next year God will give me the weather to eat my own. I can assure you that this is one of the most delicious apricots in my life. The first impression is the harmony of sweet and sour, plus aroma.

I have Red-cheeked from the fair, Rattle and Triumph of the North, planted in the spring of 14g. from the purchase of the Michurinsky nursery. The Northern Triumph bore fruit in the summer of 16g. The rattle bloomed profusely, but did not bear fruit, but managed to pollinate the Triumph. But I read a lot that the Triumph is self-fertile, maybe that's why it bore fruit. The apricots are delicious. The trees have grown by 4 meters in 3 years.

In 2015 she planted the Northern Triumph and the Saratov Ruby. Both went missing last year. I don't want to test fate anymore, and the price stops ...

Oddly enough, in my field, domestic varieties (the most difficult conditions - lowland, high groundwater, lack of shelter from blowing) just froze (south of Minsk, 115 km. Along the Slutsk highway). But the Russians have shown well so far. This is "Lel" (one of the best), and especially "Triumph of the North" - the latter showed excellent acceptance among friends.

The Northern Triumph grows well and bears fruit in areas with mild winters. An important point in growing is planting. The root collar must be dry and well ventilated throughout the tree's life. Pay special attention to the prevention and control of diseases. The rest of the care does not differ from the standard for apricots.

Northern apricot Triumph: planting and growing features from yagodka.club.