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Persimmon Mider (Meader) is a frost-resistant crop variety that can grow and bear fruit in almost all regions of Russia. It is thanks to this quality that the variety is very popular among domestic gardeners. Persimmon is believed to be a southern tree native to the subtropics and tropical regions of Asia. It bears sunny fruits rich in trace elements and vitamins. In Russia, the tree feels great in Sochi and the Crimea, in the Caucasus, and such cold-resistant varieties as Meader can be grown in regions with frosty winters.
Description of persimmon varieties Mider with photo
Meader is a self-fertile variety of virgin persimmon, which is a tall and abundantly fruiting tree. The height of an adult plant is about 3-4 meters, but there are specimens up to 10 m. The flowering of the culture begins in May, the full ripening of the berries occurs closer to October. The tree tends to form more ovaries than it can grow, so green fruits can sometimes crumble. Ripe fruit has a unique taste and a rich healing composition. It owes many qualities to the Virginian variety, since it was obtained by crossing it. Contains a lot of iodine, iron, magnesium, is rich in vitamins C and P, glucose. The fruits have a rounded, slightly flattened shape, the color is bright orange with a reddish tint and a noticeable waxy bloom. The size of the berries is medium-sized, the average weight is about 70 g. After full ripening, they get a fleshy pulp, acquire a rum aroma. Persimmon variety Mider does not need pollination, therefore it does not form seeds; some fruits may contain small black grains. Mature specimens have high palatability, sweet, without astringency. They pluck freely from the branches.
Regular consumption of the fruit has a positive effect on the functioning of the body, has a diuretic effect, and soothes the nervous system. The variety has a low calorie content and can be eaten by people prone to overweight. In addition, the persimmon Meder helps in the fight against old age, anemia, prevents cancer, improves vision and strengthens the body's defenses. Its daily use helps children develop memory and concentrate better, and prevents the appearance of thyroid diseases. But do not forget about contraindications. Some people should be careful when consuming the fruit.
A distinctive feature of the variety - the tree does not shed fruits
Characteristics of the persimmon Mider
Persimmon Midder is an exotic fruit that can grow and bear fruit successfully even in cities where the air temperature drops below -20 degrees in winter. Frost resistance of an adult plant, according to the originators of the variety, reaches -30 0C. The variety has established itself as a high-yielding variety, up to 20 kg of fruit can be harvested from a six-year-old tree. Ripening of persimmon Mider usually falls on the end of September - beginning of October. The harvest period is about two weeks. The variety has an increased immunity to diseases and is practically not attacked by pests. One of the main characteristics is the absence of the need for pollination. Unlike other persimmons, ripe Meader berries do not crumble.
Advantages and disadvantages
Persimmon Meader has a number of positive characteristics and has many useful properties.
The use of berries can have a beneficial effect on the entire body.
Advantages:
- high frost resistance;
- undemanding care;
- persistent immunity to diseases;
- high productivity;
- pleasant taste without astringency;
- high content of vitamins and useful elements;
- does not require pollination;
- the fruits do not crumble.
Disadvantages:
- a high probability of purchasing a low-quality seedling;
- laborious cultivation process for residents of some regions.
How to plant a persimmon Meader
One of the most important rules when planting a Midder persimmon is to purchase a healthy and high-quality seedling in a trusted location. It will depend on this whether the tree is accepted or not. It is also important to pay attention to the landing site. It must be well lit, without wind and drafts. A high survival rate of seedlings can be ensured if, before planting, their root system is treated with Kornevin or the site is fertilized with urea, novofert, organic matter.
It is advisable to buy seedlings of persimmon Mider in the fall, but plant it in the spring, in warm soil. For the winter, the purchased young tree is buried under a slope and well covered, so that when planting in a permanent place in spring, the plant quickly starts growing and takes root. Plant the persimmon so that the grafting site is below the top layer of the earth. This will help protect the tree from death, even in severe frost.
Persimmon Care Meader
Frequent watering and getting rid of the compaction of the earth near the trunk circle is considered the main condition for growing the persimmon Meader. Since the plant has a delicate root system, it is advisable to mulch the soil with sawdust or peat. Persimmon throughout the season needs fertilizing with mineral and organic fertilizers. To improve the taste, and to protect the tree from drying out in hot weather, use granular superphosphate or hydrogel, which is introduced during the autumn digging.
Before winter, phosphate rock and potassium are added to the soil. They contribute to less invasiveness of the plant and better wintering. In the northern regions, with the arrival of cold weather, the Mider persimmon is covered.
Due to the fact that the culture began to be grown in Russia relatively recently, plant breeders are forced to independently determine the methods of caring for seedlings and adult persimmon trees.
Persimmon - the tree is not picky, but requires care and compulsory compliance with growing conditions
Harvesting and storage
The ripening period of the Mider persimmon will last up to one and a half months. The approximate start of the harvest is the second half of September. But this time depends entirely on the growing region and climatic conditions. In cooler latitudes, berries are harvested in October, and even early November. The persimmon should be plucked from the branches when it becomes slightly soft to the touch, and the foliage from the tree is already halfway down. Meader fruits, unlike other varieties of the crop, are easily removed from the branches.
With regard to storage, for better ripening, you can use two methods:
- Arrange the berries on paper in the corner of the living room or place them in boxes in one layer, cups down, avoiding contact with each other. Containers should be stored in a well-ventilated place.
- Place the persimmon on the top shelf of the refrigerator compartment.
After about 10 days of storage, the fruit is fully ripe and ready to eat.
Conclusion
Persimmon Midder is a very popular variety among breeders from Russia. The tree has high winter hardiness, has a lot of advantages and positive qualities. The main feature of the variety is self-fertility, does not need pollination.Thanks to undemanding care and high fertility, gardeners increasingly began to give preference to it. The product is an excellent strengthening, prophylactic, bactericidal, tonic that people have been using for many years.
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