Bright yellow plum with a pleasant taste and aroma is grown in the northern regions of Russia. Cherry plum Zlato of the Scythians does not cause difficulties in the cultivation process.

History and characteristics of the variety

Cherry plum Zlato of the Scythians is a kind of plum, which Russian breeders bred during the process of pollination of the Kuban comet (plum variety).

Description of the cherry plum variety Zlato of the Scythians:

  • An adult plant grows up to 2-2.5 m in height;
  • The crown of the tree is spreading, the shape of the top is round;
  • The shape of the leaves resembles the leaf blade of an ordinary plum: at the edges it is serrated, at the end it is pointed;
  • The shoots are strong, with yellow streaks on the bark;
  • The flowers of the plant are white. During the flowering period, the tree is strewn with small snow-white flowers;
  • The flowering period begins at the end of April, in June the first crop can be harvested;
  • Ripe fruits of rich yellow color, oval, large in size;
  • Peel with a slight waxy bloom;
  • The average weight of the plum is 30 g;
  • Cherry plum tastes sweet and sour (what the taste will be depends largely on agricultural technology and soil type).

    Cherry plum Gold of the Scythians

The hybrid is recommended for growing in the regions:

  • Central part of Russia;
  • Ryazan;
  • Vladimirskaya, Ivanovskaya and Ryazan regions.

Cherry plum Zlato of the Scythians is one of the best varieties in many respects:

  • Frost resistance, drought resistance. Cherry plum grows well in dry weather during the warm season. The hybrid is intended for growing in regions with frosty winters, winter-hardy variety;
  • Pollinators. It is recommended to plant varieties next to the plum: Ruby Plum, Pavlovskaya Yellow, Nezhenka, Gift to St. Petersburg. These plants are considered the main pollinators of cherry plum. When choosing a variety as a pollinator, the main criterion is the flowering period of the plants;
  • Productivity. The tree begins to actively bear fruit for 4 years after planting in open ground. Average yield - 20 kg of plums from one tree;
  • Disease resistance. The variety can be subject to various diseases and pest attacks. When carrying out preventive measures for pest control, you can avoid contamination of cherry plum;

Features of agricultural technology

Cherry plum in Siberia, varieties, cultivation

Note! The Zlato Scythian hybrid will not require much time and effort from gardeners to grow and care. Knowing the main points, the vulnerability of the plant, you can easily cope with planting seedlings.

Timing of planting a seedling in open ground

The variety is considered winter-hardy, but sudden frosts can harm young seedlings. An unrooted plant can die if the temperature drops sharply. In the northern regions, the best time for planting seedlings is the first week of April.

In the southern regions, cherry plum can be planted in autumn, after leaf fall.

Planting cherry plum

On a note. If the seedling was purchased at the end of October or November, then the root system is added dropwise and the planting is carried out with the onset of spring.

Cherry plum Gold of the Scythians is recommended to be planted in open sunny areas without drafts. The earth should warm up well. It is advisable to choose a loamy soil with a neutral acidity level. With increased acidity, lime or dolomite flour is added to the soil.

What can and cannot be planted next to cherry plum

The plant will develop well if planted next to:

  • Cherry;
  • Apricot;
  • Plum of other varieties;
  • Tern.

Plum Gold of the Scythians is a self-fruitless culture. For pollination, a tree needs a certain neighborhood. It is recommended to select pollinator varieties suitable for the hybrid.

Important! It is not recommended to plant seedlings near tall trees, berry bushes, nightshade crops.

Landing scheme

The secret to growing is choosing the right seedling for planting. You need to buy young shoots in proven stores. The seedling should be 1-2 years old. Such plants quickly adapt to a new place.

The seedling is inspected for mechanical damage, fractures. The root system must be well developed, without visible damage. Before planting, the roots of the plant are soaked for several hours.

Soaking the roots of the seedling

Instructions for planting plum seedlings:

  • Prepare a nutritious soil mixture consisting of sand, humus and peat;
  • Dig holes 70 cm in diameter and 60 cm deep;
  • Place the seedling in the middle of the hole. The root collar should be 5 cm from the ground;
  • Cover the empty place in the hole with nutritious soil, tamp it well with your hands;
  • If the seedling is thin, then it is recommended to install a trellis and tie a young plant to it;
  • Make a hole around the seedling, pour 5 buckets of water over the tree. It is advisable to prepare the water in advance, it should not be cold;
  • After all the moisture has been absorbed, lay out a layer of mulch. Sawdust, straw, peat are used as mulching material. This will retain moisture and prevent weeds from growing.

On a note. If the land is depleted, then the site for planting plums is prepared in the fall or a month before planting. The garden bed is dug up, mineral and organic fertilizers are applied.

Plum care

After planting, before rooting, seedlings need regular watering, loosening, hilling, and feeding.

Cherry plum is a drought-resistant plant, therefore, it is not required to water it in a rainy summer. In the southern regions, during prolonged drought, it is necessary to water the tree 3-4 times per season.

The tree should be watered under the trunk. The optimum water temperature for irrigation is 25 degrees. In the morning, you can collect water, expose it to the sun and irrigate in the evening. One tree will require 5-6 liters of water.

Top dressing

For normal growth and development of the plant, it is recommended to apply fertilizers to the ground:

  • Before flowering. In the middle of spring, potassium salt (40 g), ammonium nitrate (25 g) are added to the hole after digging the earth. In early May, the hole is watered with urea;
  • After flowering. Superphosphate (50 g per 1 l) and mullein solution (1 kg of fertilizer per 3 l of water) are added to the soil;
  • In early June, the tree is treated with urea (4%);
  • In September, after harvesting, the hole is watered with a solution of superphosphate (30 g), potassium sulfide (20 g) per 10 liters of water.

    Watering the plum

Pruning

The pruning procedure is important in the care of the plant. To do this, you need to prepare garden tools (pruning shears) and a ladder. Forming is carried out three times a year:

  • In April, sanitary pruning is carried out in order to form a bush;
  • In July, it is recommended to cut the shoots, shortening them by 70 cm, this contributes to the active growth of new shoots;
  • In the fall, pruning of damaged, dry branches is carried out.

On a note. After the procedure, the cut sites are processed with garden varnish to prevent the flow of vegetable juices.

Shelter for the winter

The hybrid is adapted for growing in cold regions. Before the onset of winter, the hole must be dug up, organic fertilizers (peat or humus) must be applied, which will serve as mulch. In winter, the hole can be covered with a layer of snow. It will perform a protective function.

Harvesting

The tree begins to bear fruit after 4 years. The fruits ripen in June or early July. It is recommended to harvest the fruits in dry weather. It is undesirable to separate the plum from the stalk, so the fruit will last longer.

The fruits are stored in dry ventilated boxes at a temperature of +2 or +6 degrees.Plum does not have a good keeping quality, therefore, if it is necessary to transport the fruits, it is recommended to collect them 7-10 days before ripening. If you pick the plum earlier, then it will ripen in a box, the taste characteristics will not differ from ripe fruits on the tree.

On a note! Compotes, jams, preserves, sauce are prepared from cherry plum. It is consumed fresh.

Cherry plum harvest

Advantages and disadvantages

Cherry plum

Cherry plum Zlato of the Scythians is popular among Russian gardeners due to its characteristics. Main advantages:

  • Productivity of the variety;
  • Cold climate resistance;
  • Harvesting a full harvest in the 4th year after planting;
  • Fast ripening of fruits;
  • Taste qualities of the variety.

Gardeners who are engaged in hybrid cultivation have identified several disadvantages:

  • Plant pollinating plants in the neighborhood;
  • The tree is attacked by pests, it can get sick;
  • Low keeping quality of fruits.

Cherry plum Gold of the Scythians is an excellent option for planting in regions with a harsh climate. With the right agricultural technology, you can grow a healthy fruit-bearing tree and harvest a large harvest of tasty and aromatic plums every year.