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Orlovskaya dream plum is a winter-hardy and productive variety for the middle zone. It is valued for its early ripening, high frost resistance and good taste of the fruit.
History of variety selection
The variety was obtained at VNIISPK, a state institution where breeding work is carried out. In 2009, the new hybrid was entered into the state register. The authors were E. N. Dzhigadlo, Yu. I. Khabarov, A. F. Kolesnikova, I. N. Ryapolova, A. A. Gulyaeva. The variety was obtained by cross-pollination of Alyonushka plum seedlings.
Description of the plum variety Orlovskaya Dreama
The tree is of medium size, reaching a height of 2.5 m. The crown is spreading, raised, medium foliage, pyramidal in shape. The bark of the trunk is smooth and brown in color. The branches are bare, brown-brown, straight.
Flowers are collected in inflorescences of 3 pieces. Corolla size 13 mm. The petals are white. The leaves are light green, smooth, with a pointed edge.
Characteristics of plum fruits of the Orlovskaya Mechta variety:
- round shape;
- weight – 40 g;
- diameter – 41 mm, height – 44 mm;
- narrow deep funnel;
- Red color;
- numerous subcutaneous points;
- slight waxy coating;
- the pulp is juicy, fibrous, yellow;
- colorless juice;
- The seed is egg-shaped and difficult to separate from the pulp.
Taste characteristics are rated 4.4 points. The fruits are easily removed from the stalk and do not crack when ripe. If the tree is overloaded, the plum becomes smaller. Dry matter content – 13%, sugars – 10.3%.
Characteristics of the variety
Chinese plum has a number of characteristics that are taken into account when choosing a particular variety. The crop is characterized by increased winter hardiness, early flowering, self-fertility and abundant fruiting.
Drought resistance, frost resistance
The resistance of the Orlovskaya Dream variety to drought is average. In the absence of moisture in hot weather, the yield decreases and the growth of plums slows down. However, stagnation of moisture in the soil is more detrimental to the crop.
The variety showed high frost resistance of both wood and fruit buds. Covering materials are used to protect against freezing.
Pollinators of plum Orlovskaya dream
The variety is partially self-fertile. The harvest is formed without the participation of pollinators, but planting them will help increase productivity. Plum varieties that bloom at similar times are suitable as pollinators: Nezhenka, Nadezhda Primorya, Pyramidalnaya, Alyonushka.
Plum blossoms early: from the second ten days of May. The fruits ripen in mid-August. Plums form on bouquet branches.
Productivity and fruiting
Yield indicators are assessed as high. On average, 99.2 centners of fruits are collected from 1 hectare, the maximum figure is 119.8 hectares. Fruiting starts in the 3rd year.
Area of application of berries
Chinese plums are consumed fresh or used in home canning.
Resistance to diseases and pests
Orlovskaya dream plum is not susceptible to clasterosporosis. To prevent the tree from suffering from fungal infections and pests, agricultural practices are followed and preventive spraying is carried out.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The main advantages of the variety:
- good yield;
- high winter hardiness;
- presentation and good taste.
Important disadvantages of the variety:
- partial self-fertility;
- under heavy load the plum becomes smaller.
Landing Features
First, a seedling and a place for growing are selected, after which a planting hole is prepared.
Recommended timing
In warm climates, Chinese plums are planted in the fall, when the trees lose their leaves. The seedling has time to take root and will be able to survive the winter. In regions with early frosts, work is left until spring. After the snow melts, you need to wait for the soil to warm up. Planting is done before the leaves bloom.
Choosing a suitable location
For Chinese plums, areas that meet a number of conditions are suitable:
- good lighting;
- flat, hilly or slightly sloped terrain;
- no moisture stagnation;
- light drained soil.
Chinese plum prefers forest or black soil soils. Sandstones and light loams are best suited for growing Orlovskaya dream plums. To prevent the tree from suffering from moisture, it is not planted in lowlands.
What crops can and cannot be planted nearby?
It is better to plant plums in groups of 2–3 varieties.
The crop is removed from apple, pear, birch and other large trees by 5 m or more. It is not recommended to plant plums next to raspberries and currants, but proximity to other shrubs is allowed.
Selection and preparation of planting material
It is better to purchase seedlings of the Orlovskaya Dream variety in garden centers or nurseries. The plant is assessed visually: it should not have rotten areas, cracks, broken shoots or other defects. If the roots of the tree are dry, you can put them in water for 3-4 hours before planting.
Landing algorithm
The procedure for planting the Chinese plum Orlovskaya Dream:
- First, dig a hole measuring 60x60 cm and 80 cm deep.
- Fertile soil is mixed with compost in equal quantities. From fertilizers, add 200 g of superphosphate and 60 g of potassium salt.
- The substrate is transferred to the pit and left to shrink.
- When the time comes for planting, a small mound of fertile soil is poured. A plum is planted on top, its roots are straightened and covered with earth.
- The soil is compacted and the seedling is watered abundantly.
Aftercare for plums
Fruiting largely depends on caring for the Oryol Dream plum.
The tree is watered 3-4 times per season: during flowering, fruiting and in late autumn. 5 buckets of water are poured under young plantings; an adult tree needs 9 buckets.
Full feeding of the Oryol variety begins 2 years after planting. Until then, the tree needs enough fertilizer placed in the planting hole.Every 3-4 years the site is dug up and fertilized with compost. In the spring, the plum is watered with slurry; in the summer, a solution is prepared from 50 g of superphosphate and potassium salt per 10 liters of water.
By pruning, the crown of the tree is formed. It is enough to prune the Chinese plum every 2-3 years. They leave annual shoots on which the crop ripens. Preventative pruning is carried out annually: frozen, broken and diseased branches are removed.
To protect the Orlovskaya Dream variety from freezing in late autumn, pre-winter watering is performed. The trunk is hilled up, compost is poured on top with a layer of 10 cm. Newly planted plants are covered with burlap, which is attached to the frame. The tree trunk often attracts mice and hares in winter, so it is protected with a casing made of tin or a metal pipe.
Diseases and pests, methods of control and prevention
Dangerous crop diseases are given in the table:
Disease | Symptoms | Struggle | Prevention |
Leaf rabble | At the beginning of summer, a black coating appears on young leaves. | Spraying the shoots with Bordeaux mixture or a solution of the Horus preparation. | 1. Control of plum thickening. 2. Preventive spraying with wood ash infusion. 3. Cleaning up fallen leaves. |
Scab | Dark, rapidly growing spots appear on fruits and leaves. | Treatment of plums with the preparation "Abiga-Peak". |
The table shows the most common crop pests and ways to combat them:
Pest | Signs | Struggle | Prevention |
Sawfly | The larvae eat the ovaries that fall from the tree. | Treatment with Fufanon or Karbofos. | 1. Cleaning the trunk of moss and dead areas. 2. Treating plums with insecticides or tobacco dust. 3. Digging up the soil under the plum tree. 4. Cleaning leaves in the fall. |
Shchitovka | The pest sticks to the branches and becomes covered with a shield. The affected plum quickly becomes depleted. | Spraying with a solution of the drug "Nitrophen". |
Conclusion
The Orlovskaya Dream plum is intended for planting in the middle zone and colder regions. The variety is resistant to disease and frost, and has a universal table purpose. The fruiting and growth of a tree depends on the choice of seedling and place for growing. After planting, the plum tree is provided with constant care.
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