Fig Sabrucia

Fig Sabrutsia Rosea is one of the types of tropical plants that can grow and bear fruit in Russia. The variety was bred by the Nikitsky Botanical Garden and is the second most common on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus. If you follow the growing characteristics and properly prepare figs for winter, you can get healthy exotic fruits in your own garden in the Crimea, Kuban, and on the Black Sea coast.

Description of the fig Sabrucia Pink

Figs have many names, originating from different languages: fig, fig tree, wineberry. The fruits are sold and consumed in fresh, dried, processed form as a valuable food product and an element of traditional medicine.

Fig Sabrutsia Rosea, depending on the method of formation, can be a small tree with a columnar, cup-shaped crown or a shrub. In favorable conditions, the plant lives up to 300 years without losing its ability to bear fruit.

The strong root system of an adult Sabrucia bush penetrates to a depth of 2.5 m, while actively developing all layers of soil and requiring regular watering. Fig shoots are actively formed, which without pruning leads to thickening of the crown.

The variety is early ripening.The first wave of the pink Sabrucia fig harvest, depending on the climate, ripens from June to August. The second fruiting occurs in late autumn. In Russia, where the climate allows cultivating fig trees in open ground, part of the unripe crop remains to winter.

The fruits of Sabrucia rosea, like all figs, are thickened shoots (syconia), resembling vessels with thick walls and juicy pulp with numerous round seeds inside.

Characteristics of the fruits of the Sabutia Pink fig:

• round or pear-shaped;
• brown peel with a reddish tint;
• soft pink juicy pulp;
• dessert taste with a predominance of sugars;
• fruit weight from 100 to 150 g.

The variety Sabrucia Pink is partially self-fertile and produces abundant harvests without pollination. Young plants begin to bear fruit 2 years after planting. The domestically selected fig variety has good frost resistance and is able to withstand cold temperatures down to -18 °C.

Pros and cons of the variety

According to the description and photo, the Sabrucia Rosea fig is an attractive fruit crop, both for single plantings and for commercial cultivation. Reviews from experienced gardeners highlight the following advantages of the variety:

1. Large, beautiful fruits.
2. Delicate dessert taste.
3. Versatility in use.
4. Transportability and keeping quality.
5. Ease of vegetative propagation.
6. Resistance to typical garden diseases and pests.
7. Possibility of cultivation on poor, rocky soils and steep slopes.

Disadvantages of the crop include the difficulty of obtaining two harvests and the need for a heated greenhouse for growing Sabrutsia Rosea in the middle zone. Despite all its unpretentiousness, heat-loving figs require careful preparation for winter.

Growing Sabrucia Rosea

The tropical plant has several characteristics that must be observed to grow an exotic fig tree in a temperate climate.

Landing rules

Propagation of figs by seeds is practiced by professional breeders and specialized nurseries. A varietal seedling of Sabrucia, purchased from a trusted manufacturer, takes root easily and quickly forms a dense crown.

In the process of pruning bushes, cuttings are prepared from annual shoots that take root well. It is easy to propagate Sabrutsia figs by layering or planting young root shoots. They act in a similar way to the propagation of currants.

The place for planting the Sabrucia Rosea seedling is chosen in the most illuminated place of the site. Southern slopes or places covered from the north by a small barrier (fence, wall) are preferred. The composition of the soil, its acidity and nutritional value do not play a decisive role in the survival rate of the Pink Sabrucia seedling. It is important to ensure regular moisture to the roots, without flooding or prolonged wetting of the roots.

The planting site is prepared in proportion to the volume of the roots of the young fig. The substrate removed from the pit is mixed with organic fertilizers and sand. Next steps for planting figs:

1. The soil is poured into a heap in the center of the hole.
2. Place the seedling on the mound and straighten the roots.
3. Gradually add soil mixture, lightly compacting each layer.
4. Water the plantings abundantly and wait until the ground settles completely.
5. As a result, the root collar of the fig seedling should remain above the ground level.
6. Mass plantings can be done in small trenches, which makes it easy to cover the plants for the winter.

In the middle zone, the fig Sabrucia Rosacea is planted obliquely, maintaining an angle to the ground surface of up to 40 °. Cut all stems at a height of 20 cm, leaving only a few branches. Already the second season is producing an increase in fruit-bearing shoots.

Watering and fertilizing

The unpretentiousness of figs to soil composition is manifested in subtropical and tropical latitudes. This allows trees to take root on rocks, steep cliffs and bear abundant fruit without special care. In a temperate climate, the plant requires more attention: feeding, watering, careful shaping.

The deep roots of an adult plant provide the pink fig Sabrucia with survival during droughts and save it from freezing. The upper layers of the soil also contain an extensive system of root shoots.Timely moistening of Sabrucia significantly enhances the nutrition of the fig tree and increases the yield of the crop.

Watering is carried out as necessary, making sure that the top layer of soil does not dry out completely. Figs respond well to mulching. This procedure not only retains moisture, but also ensures that the soil is kept loose.

Deep and frequent loosening around young trees is impossible without damaging the surface roots. Therefore, for Pink Sabrucia, it is recommended to mulch the tree trunk circles with loose mown grass.

Fig plantings are fertilized monthly according to the following rules:

1. In spring - nitrogen and potassium-phosphorus compositions.
2. During the growing season - mulching with humus with the addition of superphosphate and potassium salt.
3. To enhance the formation of the ovary - foliar spraying with complex mineral compounds.
4. After the first harvest, re-fertilize with nitrogen fertilizers.

The Sabrucia fig responds well to pollination with wood ash and spraying with its solutions, which is both a fertilizer and disease prevention.

Trimming

In temperate climates, Pink Sabrucia is formed in several ways:

• in the form of small trees with a cup-shaped sparse crown;
• like bushes with one or more trunks, in the likeness of grapevines;
• fan-shaped, with stems up to 2 m in height.

The fan method of forming a bush is most convenient in regions with cold winters. Such trunks are easier to tie and lay on the ground without damaging them.

The main rule for pruning Pink Sabrucia for any type of crown is to provide the fig with maximum light and ventilation.When removing all the thickening growths growing inside the crown, pay attention to the fact that the first harvest is planted on last year’s branches, and the second on fresh shoots of this season.

Basic principles for pruning figs:

1. Pruning and shaping work is carried out after the leaves fall or in the spring before active sap flow begins.
2. It is advisable to treat not only large-area cuts with garden varnish, but also minor damage. Fig wounds heal slowly, which can weaken the bush.
3. Young branches of Sabrutia rosea, left for fruiting, are pinched when they reach 0.5 m in length. This stimulates the development of lateral productive shoots.
4. To obtain a tall tree in the future, the first pruning of the fig is done at a height of 1 m; to form a compact plant, the central trunk is cut off, leaving 50 cm.

In the first years, the desired crown shape is created, removing all excess growth. In plants 3-5 years old, strong lateral shoots are shortened by a third. Thickened figs lose in yield, and good lighting promotes the formation of ovaries. Therefore, sanitary pruning is mandatory every year. Formation is not required for an adult plant of Pink Sabrucia.

Preparing for winter

Conditions of a temperate climate in the warm season are quite consistent with the requirements of the tropical Rose Sabrucia. Figs need to be prepared for frost. When carrying out pre-winter work, it is important to take into account the peculiarities of the local climate:

1. If in winter subzero temperatures prevail, often falling below the critical level for Sabrucia Pink - 18 ° C, then solid shelters are prepared. They use wooden shields, roofing felt, and hill the trunks high.
2. In moderate but frosty winters, it is enough to tie the fig branches together and wrap the plant in several layers of non-woven garden material. The soil in the tree trunk circle is mulched with a layer of up to 10 cm.
3. The cold season with a predominance of above-zero temperatures and rare frosts does not require special conditions for wintering figs. It is enough to wrap the plant with breathable garden material. A thoroughly sheltered plant in such a climate can completely dry out.

Shelter of Sabrucia Pink from frost:

• carefully bend the branches to the ground and pin them;
• lay plant material (leaves, pine needles, sawdust);
• cover the top with a layer of earth about 15 cm;
• arrange shelter using breathable material or wooden shields.

Before arranging Pink Sabrucia for the winter, all trunks are treated with lime or a solution of copper sulfate (1%). Spray the trench and covering mass with the same composition.

Harvesting

Sabrucia Pink is a fig variety with medium-early fruit ripening. The first figs are removed from the bushes 80 days after the start of the growing season. When optimal conditions are created, figs are capable of bearing fruit twice a year. The first harvest of Pink Sabrucia is harvested from June to August, the second wave can begin in August, September and last until persistent cold weather.

The fruiting period of Sabrucia Rosea is extended and ranges from 30 to 60 days. Ripe figs are collected regularly, once every few days.It can be difficult for an inexperienced gardener to determine the ripeness of fruits and collect them on time.

Signs of a ripe Sabrucia fig:

1. The figs doubled in size.
2. The color of the figs became rich and bright.
3. Small drops of nectar appeared on the peel.

It is important to remove the ripe fruits of Sabrucia rosea in time - after 3 days they begin to wilt. The shelf life of overripe figs is significantly reduced. The fruits dried on the branches are collected to make dried fruits.

Diseases and pests

Just a few years ago, fig plantings in temperate climates did not suffer from any diseases; local pests did not pay attention to them. Preventive treatments of Pink Sabrucia were carried out together with other garden crops and traditional means (for example, solutions of copper sulfate).

As figs adapted to local conditions, gardeners began to note cases of Sabrucia rosea being damaged by insects and certain diseases.

The following infections and pests can cause harm to the plant:

• coral spot – fungal infection;
• bacteriosis – infection with various dangerous bacteria;
• white leafhopper, aphid, spider mite.

At the first signs of disease, figs should be treated with fungicides, insecticides or complex chemicals, respectively. All affected parts of plants are carefully removed from the bushes and burned outside the site.

Conclusion

The Sabrucia Rosea fig is a good example of adapting a valuable tropical plant to cold winter conditions. Thanks to the work of domestic breeders, tasty and healthy fruits can be grown in a variety of conditions. Sabrucia Rosea today can be seen along the entire Black Sea coast of Russia, in Crimea, Kuban, and in the Caucasus Mountains.The fig variety is spreading further north, where it is cultivated as a greenhouse and hothouse crop.

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