What just do not come up with the breeders to improve the characteristics of a variety of fruit trees. But the most common option - growing a hybrid from several "parent" trees. Sometimes, from such a crossing, very interesting specimens are obtained, which include sharafuga (its description is presented below).
- What is sharafuga
- Features of growing a hybrid of plum, peach and apricot
- Choosing a place on the site
- Soil requirements
- Landing features
- Agrotechnics growing sharafugi
- Watering plants
- Top dressing
- Soil care
- Tree protection from pests and diseases
What is sharafuga
Sharafuga dubbed the hybrid of apricot, plum and peachwhich, despite its southern origin, has a fairly high level of frost resistance. Externally, the tree is in many ways reminiscent of the usual plum with purple fruits, characteristic leaves and thorns.
However, some other characteristics bring it closer to apricot: for example, it corresponds to the shape and size of the fruit.The pulp combines flavors and plums and apricots and is easily separated from the stone, on which, by the way, the “peach” pattern is clearly visible.
Features of growing a hybrid of plum, peach and apricot
By and large, the plum hybrid (sharafuga) is grown almost the same way as its "parents", with all the characteristic features in planting and caring for plum, peach and apricot. Consider them in more detail.
Choosing a place on the site
It is better to plant a tree on a flat area or on a small hill, with breathable soil, not prone to the accumulation of excess moisture. Autumn planting is allowed in the southern regions, and when growing a hybrid in the middle lane, it is better to plant trees in the spring. The main thing is that the selected area is well lit by the sun's rays, was sheltered from gusts of cold air and its stagnation.
Soil requirements
The soil at the future place of growth of sharafuga is prepared in advance and provides for deep digging with the introduction of several buckets of compost or humus and the addition of 70 g of superphosphate together with potassium fertilizer (35 g). 
In the case of possible strong acidification of the soil, it is imperative to perform the liming of the soil, with the introduction of about 0.3-0.5 kg of lime per 1 m².
Landing features
The dimensions of the seat (pit) for a sharafuga seedling should not be less than 0.8 × 0.8, × 0.8 m, which will make it possible to add a layer of good drainage (a brick battle or small pebbles will do). At the bottom of the finished hole also need to drive a planting stake, and it should rise above the ground by at least 0.5 m.
On top of the drainage layer we fall asleep a mound of fertile soil (humus, peat and soil from the pit are mixed in equal parts) and place a seedling on it, carefully straightening all the roots. 
After planting, fix the plant on the support peg and water it well. In too hot weather, the pristvolny circle is mulched with organic matter, since it is this which allows it to retain moisture and improve the composition of the soil for better nutrition of the sharafuga.
Agrotechnics growing sharafugi
Features of growing this exotic tree are not much different from the usual requirements for the cultivation of plums. Both watering and soil care are almost identical, except that the mode of fertilizer has some differences.
Watering plants
Like a plum, a sharafugu is best watered using a spray bottle, but if this is not possible, you can add liquid to the previously made grooves 10–15 cm deep, which must pass in a circle at a distance of half a meter from the tree trunk. Do not over fill the plant, because watering is carried out only as needed and, most often, on too hot days. Normally, about 2–3 buckets of water are required per 1 m² of the circle of the trunk circle. 
Top dressing
The sharafugi fertilizer can be divided into two stages, depending on the planting season and the further growth of the tree. So, with the arrival of autumn under the hybrid it is useful to introduce organic fertilizer in the form of 2-3 buckets of humus.Organics can be supplemented with mineral compounds, for example, by adding 5 tbsp. spoons of superphosphate and 2 tablespoons of potassium sulfate, per 1 m².
With the arrival of spring, as soon as the snow melts, it is useful to perform nitrogen fertilization, for which 3 tablespoons are added to the tree trunk circle. l urea (also per 1 m²). During the summer season, sharafugu can be periodically fed with Kemira, calculating the dosage according to the instructions. 
Soil care
When growing sharafugi, as, indeed, any other plant, it is very important to periodically dig up and loosen the soil. So, with the arrival of spring, if your garden is already fully planted, you can dig up the soil under a tree with a shovel or pitchfork. To protect the root system from damage, follow the location of the tool plane, it should always be placed in the radial direction in relation to the stem of the plant.
The closer to the shtambu, the smaller the digging should be (enough depth of 5-10 cm), and as you move away from the trunk you can deeper loosening (already 10-15 cm). 
Tree protection from pests and diseases
An integral part of the care of any crop is the treatment of plants from various diseases and pests. Despite the fact that sharafuga has sufficient resistance to them, there are times to which you should still pay attention. For example, it is prone to slight leaf curl, inherited from the peach. 
Nevertheless, it is not necessary to provoke the appearance of illnesses and at the slightest signs of an attack of pests or manifestations of diseases it is better to immediately remove the affected areas and use special preparations: fungicides and insecticides.As a preventive measure, pruning should be carried out in a timely manner and the leaves gathered under the tree should be burned.
