Black apricot "black Prince": a description of the variety characteristics of growing and reviews

Perhaps the modern growers is difficult to surprise any unusual development of breeders. Scientists work hard on obtaining new varieties, including fruit trees. Their goal – a more productive, resistant to pests, aggressive climatic influences and disease samples. As a result of this complex work appear interesting culture, many of which are hybrids.

One of these novelties we will cover today. Our hero – unusual in both appearance and taste, the black apricot. "Black Prince" - such a beautiful name given to a new variety. About features of cultivation of this dark hybrid we describe below.

Apricot "black Prince": feature class

We Can say that today it is still a fairly rare fruit culture. "Black Prince" - a hybrid of apricot, plum, plum. Breeders claim that the appearance of the variety is obliged by random pollination of apricot, garden plum. Then the fruit was improved, improved.

It Was created several varieties of this unusual plants, some of them were very thermophilic, they were afraid of frost, and ripen quite late. Such cultures are difficult to grow in the Northern regions of our country. This is because in the winter they need a good shelter (although this measure does not always help to save the tree), harvest is necessary to remove the immature.

Breeders continued the work, and the result was not afraid of the cold winter, maturing much earlier analogues apricot "black Prince". The suburbs is perfect for growing the new varieties.

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Grades

Apricot "black Prince" (reviews gardeners prove it) blooms a little later than other stone fruits. Thanks to this feature the owners of culture are not afraid of late frosts. In addition, this variety tolerates winter frosts return, from which most cultivars are killed.

Experts believe that this variety of apricot ("the black Prince") is more resistant to many diseases that are characteristic of stone. He is not afraid of cytopenias, monilia and shot-hole disease. The plant is very compact, so caring for them is much easier than in the huge trees of standard varieties.

Hybrid

If a sweet traditional yellow fruits of apricot known and loved by many, about the black “relative” don't know everything. Looks like a black apricot? "Black Prince" is a medium growth tree with a small and little dense crown. The trunk and branches are covered with bark with dark green shimmer. Skeletal branches can be “unarmed” by the spines.

Medium-sized Leaves that have an oval or ovoid shape, with serrated edges. The stalk is thin and short. The flowers are pale pink or white. The fruits are medium size, weighing up to eighty grams. They are painted in dark Burgundy or almost black color.

Description fruit taste

In comparison with other varieties of dark hybrids, such as “black bindweed”, “black velvet", according to gardeners, this is the most delicious black apricot. "Black Prince" is not only great for making jam. It is a popular dessert fruit that can compete with the southern nectarines or apricots. An unusual hybrid has a tart and very pleasant taste.

Not to mention the sophisticated look of these fruits. The fruit pulp has an intense bright Burgundy tone with a slight orange tint. Black apricot is a small bone, which is quite easily separated from the pulp. Yield this hybrid is the leader among similar varieties. Because of its growth relates to the average. This unusual culture refers to samobesplodny, in other words, she needs a tree-neighbors other varieties for pollination process.

Farming

Experienced growers believe that it is quite easy to grow black apricot. "Black Prince" has some agronomic characteristics that would distinguish it from conventional varieties. However, you should pay attention to some recommendations of experts.

When Choosing a place for planting this hybrid, remember that all the apricots I love the sun. But the planting site should be well protected from drafts and wind. Usually this tree is planted against the South wall of the house or fence. For one tree required area of not less than five square meters.

Ground

The Composition of the earth should be mixed. Mix equal parts clay with peat and sand. When planting, don't overuse fertilizers. Should be carefully selected when buying strong, not damaged, not dried up dirt clod seedlings. Apricot "black Prince" prefers soils which are not too close to the surface are ground water. Otherwise, the plants will be wet roots.

You Need to pay attention to snow near the trees (especially the young) in the spring did not exceed fifty centimeters. It may have a negative impact on the state of the lowertrunk.

The Use of barrels for planting

If your site ground water are too close to the surface, experts recommend to plant saplings in barrels dug into the ground (cut bottom). In this case, first prepared the planting hole, cover it with pebbles (or other drainage).

Then the pit should be filled with potting substrate, then set a barrel to a foot rose above the ground. The tree, planted thus, protected from rising groundwater in the spring and abundance of snow at the base of the trunk in the winter.

Tree Care

Black apricot needs a good watering. From mid-summer to limit it to a minimum, as excess moisture promotes active growth of shoots, which the winter does not get stronger.

We already talked about the fact that the landing should not be overused fertilizers. With the further growth and development of the seedling, it requires a very moderate fertilizing with organic fertilizers.

Apricot "black Prince" of the gardeners

So, we introduced you to a few unusual (at least, in appearance) fruit. Maybe you will be interested to know what people think about him experienced growers. Most gardeners are happy with your purchase. Especially often mentioned by residents of Central Russia. They like that the plant is unpretentious, easy to maintain, has a great taste.

Gardeners who have received the harvest from your trees, it is recommended to remove the fruits a little before full maturity. They need a few days to lie down in a dark place. If you wait for full maturity, they can just crumble.

Owners say the wonderful taste of apricot, which combines a little sour plum and apricot flavor. Most gardeners consider this strain can grow even a novice in gardening. Most owners believe that "black Prince" is not only an excellent dessert fruit, but also an exquisite decoration of the site.

In conclusion, I would like to say that the new hybrid "black Prince" it's not too common in our country. However, its popularity is growing every year. And today it can be seen not only in suburban areas in the South of our country, but also in more Northern areas.