Apple tree varieties Lobo of Canadian origin, obtained as a result of free pollination from the seeds of the apple Macintosh. Refers to the winter skoroplodnomu, drought-resistant and winter-hardy variety.
During rainy weather conditions, the tree is prone to scab and powdery mildew.
The zone of natural growth is the Volga and the Central Black Earth region. The tree looks low, the crown has an oval shape. Quite often, this variety is used as an ornamental tree.
The fruits of the correct form, large, with a slight waxy coating. Light with striped crimson cover color.
The taste of the apple is juicy, tender, sweet-sour. Apple flavor is pronounced.
The following varieties also have beautiful apples with a pleasant taste: Orlovsky Pioneer, Krasny Ranniy, Golden Delicious, Yuzhny and Aromatny.
Landing
Planting an Lobo apple tree is possible in two ways. - by planting germinated seedlings, which can be easily purchased on any market or gardening website, as well as with the help of seeds extracted from the fruit of a suitable variety.
With the help of seeds
This is quite a troublesome process, which is best resorted to in case of experience in gardening. Otherwise, it is unlikely that something can happen.
It should be noted that when planted with apple seeds, the tree reaches its maximum size (often up to ten meters).
And, as you know, in the end, a completely different tree can grow. However, this is a really fascinating process that cannot but bring pleasure.
Step by step instructions for landing:
- Separate the seeds from the fruit varieties Lobo.
- Flush under running water for a couple of minutes.
- For three days we keep the seeds soaked in water (water changes daily), for the latter one can add a special stimulant.
- We cool the seeds for six weeks in the refrigerator (optimum temperature: -4 ° C), choosing one of several ways:
- wrapped in wet cloth in a bag;
- in a package with peat moss;
- in containers with wet sawdust;
- in wet sand tanks.
Germinated seeds transplanted into wide pots, at the bottom of which drainage, and on the surface of fertile soil.
Saplings
Lobo apple varieties are planted in any of the three seasons:
- autumn (late September - early October);
- spring (late April);
- summer (end of July).
However, autumn is recommended for this variety.
The main plus of planting in the fall is that the sapling has already adapted to the conditions of the winter and has strengthened the roots.
By the onset of spring, culture is already beginning its active growth. This method is suitable in regions without severe frosts in winter.. Otherwise, it is better to choose the spring period, and then by the onset of winter, the trees will be more fortified.
Take seriously the purchase and selection of seedlings. They should be:
- with a developed root system;
- purchased in the zone with the same climatic conditions;
- young, then they quickly adapt to the soil in the area where they will be grown.
Where to land?
Some are planting germinated seeds right away in the garden, at a distance of twenty centimeters from each other and to a depth of two centimeters.
Plentifully water the landing site, make sure that the earth does not dry out.
The seedling is mainly planted immediately on the garden plot, preparing in advance for this planting pit. You can also grow it in special containers for the first time (boxes, large pots).
The soil should be well drained and fertile.
The time of landing on the site is directly dependent on the age of the seedling.
For example, in the spring it is better to plant trees not older than two years.
If the tree is much older, it is better to choose the autumn period. If the tree is quite adult, this planting season is definitely autumn, maybe even closer to winter. In this case, the apple tree will easier adapt and not die.
How to choose a place?
After purchasing seedlings it is very important to choose the right place for planting an apple tree.
Features of the garden area for growing Lobo apple varieties:
- sunny territory;
- lack of wind;
- areas for planting should be well drained;
- soil is porous;
- it is recommended to use loamy or sandy soil;
- avoid places where groundwater is located close to the surface;
- properly prepare the landing hole.
The landing algorithm is quite simple. The optimal parameters of the pit for planting an apple of this variety: 0,6х0,6х0,5m.
The upper layer of the excavated earth is mixed with the lower layer and the following fertilizers are introduced:
- 10 kg of horse manure;
- 250 grams of wood ash;
- 250 g of superphosphate;
- 100 g of potassium sulfate.
Fill the landing pit with a mixture of soil and fertilizer 2/3. Fertile soil without fertilizer is poured on top.
Pit watered and again fill the layer of fertile soil. Now you can carefully plant an apple tree, preferably with someone's help. After, be sure to tie it to a wooden peg by the figure eight.
IMPORTANT: do not overdo it with fertilizers when planting, so that the culture simply does not burn.
Care
Caring for an apple tree variety Lobo is quite simple. It is important to constantly monitor its condition and carry out prevention against various diseases and pests.
In the first stage
- Watering and fertilizing the soil before escaping should be done regularly.. The soil should not dry out.
But with irrigation it is also better not to overdo it, otherwise the apple tree will rot. A container with an apple tree should be placed in a sunny area. - First escape: how to help growth?
When the first shoots appear, it is important to study them well and remove the representatives of wild varieties. They are distinguished by the presence of spines on the shoots and leaves of bright green color.
- Education trunk: how to strengthen the baby?
Young seedlings for the formation of a stronger trunk and the development of the root system need to be transplanted in high containers (boxes or pots). You can make fertilizers, but only natural type (mineral, humus).
- First transplant comes from the breeding ground to a high capacity, where the taproot can grow freely. Second transfer - in a large pot is carried out in a year. Third transplant - to the plot, to a permanent place.
In general, when growing apples from seeds, transplantation should be carried out at least three times. It hardens the culture and helps it settle down during the final planting of the tree. Otherwise, the apple tree will enter fructification by as much as 15 years.
For a young seedling
Developing roots for nutrition
Planting an apple tree you need to tuck the main root at an angle of 90 °This will allow the culture to better absorb nutrients and develop faster.
Planted, young tree varieties Lobo needs regular watering.
Crown formation
Is our a young tree should be tied to a wooden peg. Optimal garter type eight.
In the case of planting a seedling, the following year, in the spring, it is important to form the deciduous crown of an apple tree. It is necessary to trim the ends of each branch.
Transfer to the site
To start should assess the condition of the root of the seedling.
All damage and decaying parts of the root system must be removed.
If the root system is subsequently poorly developed, it is better to place the tree in water for several days. Best of all, when the seedling was dug out so that a large amount of native land remained on its roots, with which it is transferred to a new plot.
So that the soil does not crumble from the roots, it is necessary to produce abundant watering before transplanting.
Before digging up, the seedling needs to be dredged from all sides, at the intended depth, make a digging and pry the lump of earth with wide forks. Transplant must be done carefully..
You can also use a third of the soil from the tank in which the tree was previously grown, mixing it with new soil and fertilizers in preparing the planting pits.
Proper care
Regardless of when the Lobo apple tree was planted, intensive care begins in the first spring. Basic care includes fertilizing, mulching the crown circle, crown formation, disease prevention and pest damage.
In order to achieve fruiting apple trees for 4-5 years, you need to produce fertilizer with the following substances.:
- organic nitrogen and mineral fertilizers;
- urea feed.
Next you need to constantly monitor the growth of the tree. If it grows, the leaves turn green, - then everything is in order, in addition to make a mixture is not required. Otherwise, you can feed the urea solution again (a tablespoon into a bucket of water) at the end of spring.
In the summer, the following dressing:
- the introduction of ash into the soil;
- feed with potash fertilizers;
- feeding with compost.
Especially useful mulching pristvolnogo circle manure. Top circle sprinkled with dried grass or straw.
Apple Lobo is characterized by low resistance to fungal diseases, and therefore their prevention is extremely important. A number of comprehensive measures that have a preventive effect on various diseases of the apple variety Lobo:
- pollination of colloidal sulfur and copper compounds;
- destruction of the affected elements;
- fertilization of potash and phosphorus type;
- the introduction of ash into the soil;
- crown formation;
- feed with potash fertilizers;
- Calcium chloride spraying during the growing season;
- timely harvesting.
Particular attention should be paid to the prevention of pests in the garden. How to deal with the codling moth, fruit sapwood, mining moths, haws and silkworms read in separate materials of the site.
Apple tree varieties Lobo, subject to all the nuances of care brings delicious fruits with high biological value. Consumer quality of apples on top.
The variety is valued in farms and is suitable for consumption, both raw and processed. The tree looks good in the garden and is often used as an ornamental.
