Zvezdochka is an apple tree for the middle band

More than ten thousand varieties of apples are cultivated all over the world. Most of them are adapted to the specific conditions of cultivation. At their observance trees give the greatest harvest with the minimum expenses in certain climatic zones. The variety "star" is not an exception, it is perfectly adapted for the middle zone of Russia. At the end of the twentieth century was very popular in the country and homestead plots.

History of creation

In 1927, a well-known breeder Chernenko Semyon Fedorovich began work on the introduction of a new variety of "star". The apple tree was created by pollination of the flowers of the Lithuanian "ashtray" with the pollen of "anise". Of a large number of seedlings, the scientist chose number 857, and he became the ancestor of the future variety.

From "Pepelin Lithuanian" trees inherited thin branches and a tendency to weep. "Anis" also ensured the quality of the fruit - their size and color.

In the sixties of the twentieth century, the variety passed state tests and was recommended for regionalization in the North-Western, Central, Volga-Vyatka and Middle Volga regions. North of it is not grown, because the "star" - the apple tree, which does not differ good winter hardiness. And in the southern regions, with appropriate watering, you can get a good harvest.

Description

Described trees are vigorous, by 15-20 years a chic apple tree grows, up to 5.5 meters high, its crown sprawls by 6 meters and gives a good shadow. This should be taken into account when planning the garden, so that the beds are not darkened afterwards. The base of the crown is thick skeletal branches. Shoots thin, elongated, reddish-brown, have abundant margin.

Small leaves have an oval shape, jagged edges and a matte surface. "Asterisk" is an apple tree that gives a steady harvest over many years.

Fruit:

• Color - light green, on all surface blurred red, turning into a burgundy blush;
• Wax coating is present;
• The form is rounded, slightly flattened, on the side of the stalk is a pronounced ribbing (resembles a star, hence the name);
• Weight of an average of 80-130 grams, a recorded record of 185 grams;
• Taste - sweet and sour;
• Pulp - fine-grained, juicy, the number of seeds is insignificant;
• Stems thin, short.

Agrotechnics

Fruit trees for the 6th-7th year of planting seedlings, on the stocks can be obtained fruits for the fourth year. Zvezdochka is an unpretentious apple tree, very simple to care for:

1. Landing. The term is spring (April-May), after the snow falls. The depth of the pit is up to 90 cm, a mixture of fertile soil, peat and sawdust is buried in it. Before planting, the roots are straightened, covered with earth, tamped and thoroughly watered. Root neck should be at a height of 6-7 cm from the ground level. It is desirable to tie a seedling.
2. Care. To maintain a stable crop, it is necessary to carry out spring pruning of the crown. Between the trees planted siderat. The first few years the plants need fertilizing and watering. In autumn, fertilizers containing nitrogen are not used, they are introduced in the spring. If a cold winter is expected, the trunk is additionally insulated.
3. Pest control. Zvezdochka has good immunity to various diseases, especially to such as scab. On the apple of this variety, it practically does not occur. To prevent fungal diseases, preventive treatment with special drugs - fungicides.
4. Harvesting. By the beginning of October, the fruits, in large part, are already ripening. Collection begins in September to prevent the fall of apples.

The place for planting should be chosen taking into account the level of groundwater. Overabundance of moisture leads to the death of the tree. Are suitable areas from the south, south-west or south-east, protected from winds.

Features

This variety has a number of features that distinguish it among others:

• It has a stable crop, from 60 to 180 kg from a tree, a record of 211 kg;
• Over time, the yield decreases, the size of the fruit and their taste qualities too (tree age 15-20 years);
• After harvest, apples ripen well with proper storage (0-2 ° C);
• Can be stored without loss of presentation and taste qualities up to 7 months.

Use fruits in fresh form and in processed: jams, jam, jam, baked goods. In addition, the variety is used in breeding.