Apple trees Imrus most resistant to disease.
When developing a variety to him V6 gene was added, it increased its immunity several times.
Modern gardeners choose him precisely for this. quality.
But this is not all the benefits of the variety. Description of the variety and photos in the article.
What kind is it?
Imrus - autumn apples. The time of his maturity falls for September
The main drawback of apples is thin skin. This feature difficult to transport apples and their storage.
Plucked fruits are stored for a long time.
To store apples should choose a dark, cold place.
Apples are well preserved in a wooden box.
IMPORTANT: Do not store apples in plastic bags. Due to the lack of air access, moisture is formed in the bags, this will accelerate the rot.
Pollination
Apple trees of this variety are pollinated by insects. Due to the sweet aroma of the apple tree Imrus attracts a large number of insects, it allows the pollination process to pass qualitatively. Apple trees should not be grouped with other trees.
Description of the Imrus variety
The apple varieties Imrus are very easily confused with other varieties. It is necessary to thoroughly understand the features of the appearance.
Mostly dominated by trees medium sized.
Crown them medium density, rounded, fairly wide.
The branches are raised up. The shoots of the Imrus variety are not thick, pubescent, brown in color.
The main branches are deformed, scattered far enough along the trunk.
The flowers are small, with a pinkish tinge.
Wrinkled, oval-shaped leaves. Sheet plate glossy, slightly pubescent. The tips of the leaves are directed downwards.
Fruit not too big in size. The shape of the apple resembles cone. The color of the fruit is green, but red appears on the sunny side. The peel is very thin, smooth to the touch, slightly oily.
The average weight of a ripe apple is 150 grams. The saucer of apples is average in size, the depression is round. Seeds are small, seed chambers of the closed type. The taste of apples sweet and sour. The flesh is cream-colored, with pink patches.
A photo
Breeding history
Imrus apples were bred by hybridization method. This grade was developed in All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of fruit crops breeding. In 1996, the variety was allowed to grow.
Its development involved: E.N. Sedov, V.V. Zhdanov, Z.M. Serova. For this variety were selected Antonovka and hybrid form QR18T13. The mother grade was Antonovka.
The method of hybridization involves the pollination of adult maternal trees of the paternal variety.
For the role of the mother sample, trees from 10 years of age were carefully selected.
During this experiment, after pollination with QR18T13, pollen was collected from 7 experimental specimens.
The next step was to conduct repeated pollination, during which breeders managed to get seeds of the hybrid variety Irmus.
Before planting, the seeds were stratified.
With their subsequent cultivation, the mentor method was used for education.
To make the grade good frost resistance held hardening in the form of growing in cold climates.
Natural growth region
In nature, Imrus variety grows in central Russia. The best for him is temperate climate. But thanks to the hardening, it is enough Feels good and in colder conditions.
When breeding varieties in conditions of drought and intense heat regular and abundant watering will be the measure of its conservation..
Apple trees belong to this type of tree, which absorbs the necessary substances from the soil in a liquid form.
When the soil dries out and there is insufficient watering, the apple tree can feel an acute shortage of the necessary substances, which will lead to the exhaustion of the tree.
If the apple tree is planted in extremely harsh conditions, then there is no need to use special measures to facilitate adaptation.
Grade imrus good frost resistantand so the tree practically freezes over.
The main thing that will help the apple is top dressing in spring. This is how it will be easier for an apple tree to recover from a harsh winter.
Learn more about frost-resistant varieties of apple trees: Calvil Snow, Quinty, Korobovka, Lada, Granny Smith, Gorno-Altai, Uralets, Lyubava, Amber, Screen, Wonderful.
Yield
The yield of the Imrus variety is good. When growing in good conditions, harvest from one tree about 30 kilograms of apples.
Bear fruit tree starts from 3 years after landing. As a rule, young apple trees Once a year. The harvest period falls on end of September.
Fruits under favorable conditions may persist from October to February.
Apple varieties have high yields: Augusta, Antonovka dessert, Gala, Cinnamon striped, Papirovka, Stroyevskoye, Sokolovskoye, Chudnoe, Yandykovskoye, Lobo.
Planting and care
Only by following all the rules of planting and care, in a short time you can achieve a good harvest.
Initially, you need to decide on the place and time of disembarkation.
For apple trees of this variety, planting in the autumn period will be ideal (from late September to mid-October).
When choosing a landing site, you need to pay attention to the following conditions:
- Open space;
- Good light;
- Remoteness from other fruit trees.
When the landing site is determined, it is necessary to begin preparatory work.
All this will take about a week. It is necessary to prepare a hole for the future sapling.
In depth it should be no more than 85 centimeters. The bottom of the hole must be fertilized, it will help the tree to take root soon.
The first care for an apple tree should be complex character. It should start in early spring, and end in late autumn.
The main care measures include:
- Inspection of the tree;
- Damage healing;
- Cleaning of old and damaged branches;
- Loosening the soil around the tree;
- Watering;
- Pest treatment.
Adhering to these simple rules of care, the apple tree will regularly delight you with tasty and juicy fruits.
Pests and diseases
The apple varieties Imrus are highly resistant to diseases.
The indicator of their exposure to scab and powdery mildew is very low.
However, there are a number of diseases to which these apple trees do not have such good immunity.
These diseases occur through the fault of man.
These include diseases such as:
Bacterial burn. Treatment of a bacterial burn begins with the removal of damaged bark and treatment of the focus with a disinfectant.
Black cancer Occurs due to improper care of seedlings. The main control measure is pruning damaged branches, treating wood with a disinfectant solution and healing wounds.
The appearance of pests on apples mainly depends on human activity. With not proper care, apples can become objects. attacks of such pests:
Green aphid. In the fight against aphids will help the infusion of tobacco or dandelion roots. Damaged tree should be regularly sprayed.
Apple saw. Very dangerous pest for harvest. To fight it will help regular digging the soil around the tree, and processing the appropriate preparations.
Apple Blossom One of the main drugs - lime solution. The tree that has undergone the invasion of the flower beater should be sprayed at intervals of 1 time per week.
Apple trees of the Imrus variety are distinguished by their colossal resistance to diseases and a rather good shelf life of fruits.
It is for these qualities that they have gained wide popularity among industrial gardeners.
The apple varieties Imrus will not bring you much trouble, but will only delight you with tasty fruits.
Watch the video about the proper collection and storage of apples.
