Plum grade "Eurasia" refers to the early varieties of dining assignments. Its berries differ delicate flesh and pleasant strong aroma. Basically, they are used in raw form, that is fresh, but sometimes used for preservation , home cooking, and also in the food industry. The best sort of "Eurasia" feels in the southern and central regions.
Variety of plum "Eurasia 21" is an interspecific hybrid, unexpectedly obtained by breeders of Voronezh due to hybridization of "Lakrescent". And in 1986, the resulting variety was introduced into the State Register for the Central Black Earth region.
Description of the plum "Eurasia"
The tree of the "Eurasia" plum variety is sprawling, large. Large fruits have a round shape and a dark maroon-blue color with a strong wax coating.
The plum ripens in early-mid-August. Its flesh is incredibly juicy, orange-yellow, sweet and sour-tasting, with a pleasant aroma. Since the "Eurasia" plum variety is self-fertile, its pollinators are the varieties "Record", "Mayak", "Renkloed collective farm" and "Renocode harvest".
The first fruiting occurs 3-4 years after planting. Trees are resistant to frost: branches, buds and roots withstand severe frost, characteristic of the middle band.
Since the variety is regionalized in the Central Chernozem region, trees are trying to choose sunny and well-warmed areas with loamy fertile soil. Not suitable for "Eurasia" slopes with a steepness of more than 25ยบ, as well as the occurrence of groundwater closer than 1.5-2 meters.
Care for the plum "Eurasia"
The yield of home plum "Eurasia" and "Eurasia 21" largely depends on proper care. This applies to systematic feeding, timely watering, proper pruning and protection of trees from pests.
Fertilizer refers to the most important moment of care. Timeliness of top dressing and properly selected components significantly affect the development of the plant and the quality of the fruit. During the season, it is necessary to feed the plum 5 times with both root and foliar methods.
Watering is also very necessary for the plum, because it is very hygrophilous. Young plants watered every 10 days, consuming 30-40 liters for a single tree. Adult plants can be watered every 2 weeks with a consumption of 60 liters.
Fractured fruits are a sure sign of a lack of moisture. However, one should not allow waterlogging, from which leaves turn yellow and the tops die. To regulate frequently to the father of watering is necessary depending on the weather conditions.
As for pruning the plum "Eurasia", it is produced annually in the spring. The main stages of early pruning are the thinning of the crown and the shortening of last year's growth. Throughout the first 5 years, with the help of pruning, a sparse-tiered crown is formed.
Summer trim in June is carried out in the first 2 years after planting. The goal is to shorten lateral and premature shoots. Also pruning is carried out in the middle of September, removing dry and damaged branches and shortening the top. Autumn pruning is necessary for both young and adult plants.
Plum "Eurasia" is medium-resistant to diseases and pests, therefore it needs preventive measures. For this, the spring and autumn treatments of the trunk, crown and basal
Harvest of the plum "Eurasia" and "Eurasia 21"
The first fruits on the trees appear for 3-4 years. At the age of 7 years, the average yield per tree is 18-28 kg, and at 8 years - 30-40 kg. The maximum tree yield under favorable conditions is 50 kg.
Fruit ripening begins at the end of July, and they reach maturity in the first half of August. Harvesting is done manually in several stages a week before the onset of removable maturity.