Plum varieties: the best varieties of small and large for the middle lane
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Plum is one of the most popular and healthy fruits. This culture is found in almost every summer cottage. There are many varieties of this plant, but breeders do not stop there and continue to develop new varieties of plums, so choosing the most suitable option for yourself will not be difficult.
Popular plum varieties in Russia
Despite the large number of varieties of plums, there are several of the most popular varieties. They are especially loved by summer residents.
Zarechnaya early
The culture is grown in the central and black earth regions. It is quite easy to recognize the tree by the slightly curved branches. Begins to bear fruit in the fourth year after planting. This type requires the presence of a number of pollinating trees. In this capacity, such types as Etude, Volzhskaya beauty are excellent.
You can harvest fruits at the end of July. Plums are large in size, have a purple skin and a sweet taste. It is worth noting that they grow fairly evenly so that the branches can withstand the entire crop. The variety is distinguished by good frost resistance, tolerates dry periods normally. Fruits are stored for a long time, well transported. Used for jams, preserves and other purposes.
Hungarian Pulkovskaya (Zimnitsa, Pokrovka, Zimovka)
Trees of this species are strong and powerful, growing up to 5 meters. The variety has an average resistance to frost, adapts well to new conditions. The culture is self-fertile, but if there are pollinators in the neighborhood, fruiting will be more abundant.
The crop is removed after 4 years. The fruits are quite large, the skin is red, the flesh is yellow. Plums are juicy, with a sweet and sour taste, they are consumed fresh and in preparations.
Souvenir of the east
The plum variety is characterized by a low height, tolerates frost well. However, if grown in cold climates, it is recommended to graft into more frost-resistant species.
Additional pollination is required to obtain a crop. The fruits of the variety are large, initially with an orange tint, which gradually changes to dark burgundy. Plums are juicy, with very pleasant taste.
Anna Shpet
The Anna Shpet variety is a late variety, so the crop can be harvested almost until mid-October. The tree grows up to 4-5 meters. It tolerates frost well and rarely gets sick.
The cream is quite large, weighing up to 45 grams, oval. The skin of the fruit has a dark purple hue, there is a strong waxy bloom. The pulp is juicy, yellow.The taste is sweet, with a slight sourness and rich aroma.
Honey white
Trees of this variety grow very tall - up to 7 meters. The first harvest can be obtained in the fourth year after planting, but for pollination it is necessary to plant other varieties nearby - Renklod, Vengerka Donetskaya, Azerbaijan.
Fruits have a pale yellow hue, pink on the sides, in mass they reach 50 grams. They differ in honey taste and high juiciness, are well stored and easily transported.
Plum Giant (Blue Giant, Top Giant)
Several varieties are referred to giant plums, which are distinguished by especially large fruits - the average weight exceeds 100 grams. Trees of these varieties differ in the power of their trunks and branches. The first harvest is obtained at least three years after planting.
Fruit can have a different shade - from yellow to purple, well transported and stored. Such species are most often demanding on the conditions of detention, do not tolerate frosts too well, and are susceptible to various diseases.
Hungarian Korneevskaya
Hungarian Korneevskaya is a large-fruited variety that may interest those who want to know what the big plum is called. The fruits can be harvested in mid-August. The tree is medium in size, tolerates both frost and drought well. Rarely suffers from various diseases. Is self-fertile.
Fruits of a rather large mass - up to 150 grams, have a blue-violet skin and yellow flesh. Fruits are juicy and very sweet, dessert variety with low calorie content. The harvest is very plentiful, branches sometimes break under the weight.
Tula black (Bryansk late)
The variety is characterized by high immunity to various diseases. Medium resistant to frost. Fruits are dark blue in color, medium in size, have a sweet and sour taste. They are more often used for harvesting and making dried fruits.
You can harvest large black plums from mid-September.
Adyghe prunes
The variety is most commonly used to make prunes. The tree grows up to four meters, tolerates both frost and drought well, and has a high yield. Refers to self-fertile varieties.
It is not possible to get a crop every year, since the tree needs a certain period of rest. Plums are medium in size, have a dark skin, which is thick and bitter in flavor. The fruit ripens rather late.
Memory of Timiryazev
Self-fertile small plum, which has a fairly high yield. With increased frosts, a decrease in fruiting is possible. The fruits of the variety are yellow with a red blush, in mass they can reach up to 25 grams, the taste is sweet and sour. You can harvest in late August and early September.
The tree is medium in size, begins to bear fruit in the fourth year. Has an average resistance to frost and drought, disease resistance is satisfactory.
Golden large
The tree of this variety is of medium size. The variety is moderately frost and disease resistant. The crop gives regularly, starting from 4 years after planting. The culture is partly self-fertile, so pollinating trees will not interfere.
Large sweet plums in the mass reach about 45 grams. Differs in pink-yellow skin color. The pulp is just yellow, tender, juicy, sweet and sour. Plums tolerate transportation well. Used pink plum for table use and blanks.
Ochakovskaya yellow or white
The variety does not tolerate frost well, loves the warm seaside climate more. The crop does not give constantly, it begins to bear fruit in the third year.To obtain a crop, the presence of pollinators is necessary. The plant is capricious, with sudden cold snaps, buds die, and the flowering period begins late. Fruits with a thin skin and juicy pulp.
The best plum varieties for Central Russia and the Moscow region
In the Middle Lane, plums are grown in large quantities. Therefore, summer residents are trying to choose the most successful varieties.
Rapid (Chinese plum)
The variety belongs to the Chinese variety, grows in the middle lane. Small tree with a round crown. Begins to bear fruit in the third year, but not always regularly. The variety tolerates high frosts very well, even frosts in the spring.
For fruiting, pollinators are required, which are planted next door. The crop can be harvested in early August. Fruits are yellow, small in size - up to 28 grams. The fruit is juicy, has a wonderful sweet and sour taste with a touch of melon. The variety is resistant to various diseases.
Renklode Soviet (blue)
Renklod Sovetskiy is one of the most famous and popular varieties. The tree grows up to 3 meters. Fruits are dark purple in color, covered with a light waxy bloom. Plum weight reaches 40 grams. The pulp of a large blue plum is very juicy, it tastes sweet with a slight sourness. The variety has excellent frost resistance and regular high yields.
Blue gift
The tree grows up to 3 meters. Fruits are oval, small in size, weighing up to 20 grams. The skin is smooth, blue-violet in color. The pulp is yellow-green in color, juicy, sweet with a slight sourness.
The variety is distinguished by high immunity to diseases, moderately resistant to frost and drought.
Egg blue
Self-fertile variety grown in the middle lane. The fruit is dark blue with a whitish bloom. The pulp is sweet, juicy, the shape of the fruit resembles an egg.
The tree can grow up to six meters. The variety tolerates frost well without damaging the kidneys. It does not tolerate drought and requires abundant watering. The crop can be harvested in mid-August. The variety can be affected by harmful insects and perforated spots.
Stanley or Stanley
The variety grows well in the southern regions of the country. The trees are medium in size - up to three meters. Fruiting occurs in the sixth year, while the culture does not require a dormant period.
The fruits are large, dark purple in color, the flesh is yellow and aromatic. The variety tolerates frost well, is resistant to some diseases, except for gray rot. Plum aphid and the dry season are also dangerous for the culture.
Alyonushka with peach leaves
A Chinese variety that is notable for its large and globular crown. The leaves of the variety are very similar to peach, which is why the culture received this name. The fruits are large, sweet and sour and fragrant, medium in size, with red skin.
The tree is small in size, grows up to 3 meters. The variety is frost-resistant, rarely affected by diseases.
Cherry plum or Russian plum
Cherry plum has large spherical fruits. Round plum weighs up to 40 grams.
Taste qualities are different - from sweet to slightly sour. The variety has a very pleasant aroma. The culture tolerates even severe frosts very well, rarely suffers from pests and diseases. It is considered to be a great option for beginners.
Black plum
The culture tolerates frost well. With proper care, the first plums can be obtained three years after planting. Moreover, the color of the fruit is even yellow or red. The variety is decorative and is often used for site design.
General's
The small plum was bred specifically for the northern regions, therefore it perfectly tolerates even very severe frosts.This is a low-growing bush with large fruits that can reach 40 grams. The bush plum is harvested three years after planting. For fruiting, a pollinator is required - the Ural red.
The color of the fruit ranges from bright yellow to orange with a red blush, the taste is sweet and sour. Ripening occurs at the beginning of September, the fruits have a very long shelf life.
Kuban legend
Medium tree with oval fruits. Plums are colored violet-red, weight up to 32 grams. The pulp is yellow-green in color, juicy and sweetish, with a wonderful aroma. Fruiting is regular.
Renklode Kolkhozny
A medium-sized tree that requires pollinators. Plums up to 30 grams, sweet with sourness, round shape. The pulp is tender, skin with a slight bitterness. The variety is fruitful, resistant to all crop problems.
Renklod Kharitonova
The variety is fruitful, but not too frost-resistant. The tree is vigorous. Fruits for universal use, large, have a good taste, weighing up to 40 grams. The main color is dark purple. The pulp is light green in color, dense, sour-sweet taste. They are well stored and easily transported.
Renclaude Green
The tree is large, grows very quickly, can reach 6 meters. The fruits do not differ in their attractive appearance, but they have a pleasant taste - ripe plums are very sweet. Fruit weight up to 40 grams, sometimes less. The skin is greenish.
The variety is unpretentious, resistant to fungi, loves light areas.
Yellow mirabelle
The fruits of this species are sweet and juicy, a bit like cherry plum. They differ in their small size, the skin is yellow.
The tree is medium-sized, grows up to 3 meters. The advantages include stable fruiting, resistance to frost, fungal diseases and drought.
The best frost-resistant varieties of plums for Siberia and the Urals
For cultivation in Siberia and the Urals, it is recommended to choose plum varieties that are resistant to cold climates and severe frosts. Otherwise, it will be difficult to get the harvest. The most popular are the groups of varieties:
- Ussuriyskaya plum.
- Cherry-plum hybrids.
- Karzin plums.
Before buying, it is recommended to pay attention to the following criteria - winter hardiness, a long dormant period and fast ripening of fruits. Better to choose early varieties of plums.
How to choose the right plum sapling
Plum seedlings are best purchased in specialized nurseries. Before buying, you should study all the features of the selected option. It is important to take into account the climatic zone of planting, conditions, soil quality so that the tree can germinate. Young trees should be free of signs of disease and damage, with a well-developed root system.
There are many varieties of plums, but it is recommended to study the description and all the features of the tree before planting. This will help in the future to avoid many problems with the crop and get a good harvest.