The best variety of summer apple trees

Early varieties of apple trees are found in almost any garden. They are eagerly awaiting their ripening, because you can enjoy the new harvest even before the Apple Savior - in July-August.

Summer varieties of apples They are rich in variety, have different colors, shapes, aromas and tastes. Basically, such apples are consumed fresh, sometimes used for making juices, preserves and jams. Most often, summer varieties are chosen by amateur gardeners, since they are not suitable for long-term storage and transportation. Describe all early varieties of apple trees impossible, so we have selected the ten most popular.

Arkad yellow and Arkad pink

Arkad yellow summer - one of the oldest varieties, obtained as a result of crossing winter-hardy varieties. The fruits have a sweet taste, but they are not stored for a long time. The tree has an elongated crown, with sparse, long branches. Arcade has yellow cylindrical fruits with a yellowish tint, Arcade pink there is a reddish blush. Both varieties are characterized by low yields and low scab resistance.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
3-4 years	Up to 7-8	70-80	Throughout August	7-10

Grushovka Moscow (Skorospelka, Spasovka, Parsley)

One of the oldest (known since the 18th century) and winter-hardy varieties (withstands frosts down to -45-50 ° C). The crown of trees is usually pyramidal, with age it acquires a spherical shape. Fruits are small and medium, spherical flattened shape. Fruit color varies from light green to lemon, pale white. As they mature, they become covered with a red blush and pink stripes. The pulp is juicy, loose, slightly yellowish, has a delicate, warm apple smell. A distinctive feature of the variety: at the bottom of the saucer there are five outgrowths, according to the number of carpels. The variety is fruitful and fast-growing, but unstable to hot weather - it can shed fruits.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
For 4-5 years	5-6	70-90	End of July - first decade of August	10-15

Katia

One of the latest varieties with increased winter hardiness. Especially resistant to apple scab and powdery mildew. During the ripening period, the fruits are covered with a bright pinkish-red blush, which is blurred almost over the entire surface. The pulp is creamy, dense, juicy, with a pronounced sweet and sour taste. Apples are stored for a long time, especially in the refrigerator or cellar, and are highly transportable.However, they are mostly consumed only fresh.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
3-4 years	3-4	100-120	Second half of July	30-45

Quinty

This summer variety is about 30 years old and was developed in Canada specifically for regions with low average annual temperatures. The fruits ripen very early, have a pleasant sweet and sour taste and a persistent aroma. They are small with a smooth surface. The variety is resistant to heat and drought, as well as powdery mildew. However, it does not tolerate severe frosts and is susceptible to the incidence of scab. The tree is tall, with a spreading crown.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
For 5-6 years	3-4	120-125	Mid July to early August	10-15

Chinatown golden early

An early ripe frost-resistant variety obtained from crossing the White filling with Kitayka. The geography of the variety is quite wide and covers not only the middle lane, but also the regions of Siberia and the Far North. It is distinguished by increased frost resistance and early maturity, pleasant taste and early ripening of fruits. The apples are small, amber-yellow in color, poorly resistant to scab and are not stored for a long time.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
4 year	4-5	40-60	End of July - first decade of August	7-10

Summer striped

The red blush in the fruits of this variety has a striped color, which distinguishes it from other varieties. Otherwise, the color of the fruit is greenish-white. Apples are consumed fresh and processed - they are used to prepare compotes and jams. Its taste is a godsend for connoisseurs of apples. It combines a delicious and fragrant aroma with a juicy and tender pulp. In general, the variety is unpretentious, frost-resistant and slightly affected by scab. It can be grown in almost any conditions, with a rich harvest. If the fruits are not removed in a timely manner, they begin to crumble, but they cannot be stored raw for a long time. About 20% of the obtained apples belong to the highest grade, and another 35-40% - to the first grade.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
For 5-6 years	4-6	50-70	End of July - beginning of August	10-12

Mantet

A variety obtained by Canadian breeders from seedlings of Grushovka Moskovskaya from free pollination. Differs in pleasant taste and early ripening. The main color of the fruit is greenish-yellow, subsequently acquiring a bright red speckled blush against an orange-red background. The pulp is tender, white. In years of bountiful harvests, the size of the fruit decreases and the number increases. In rainy years, the leaves and fruits can be affected by scab, and in harsh winters, trees can freeze too much.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
4 year	4-5	100-130	End of July - end of August	10-15

Melba (Melba)

The variety belongs to the late summer group, is distinguished by its unpretentiousness and high yield. The fruits are quite large and, which is not typical for summer varieties, can be stored in the refrigerator until the beginning of winter. In addition, the fruits of this variety can be used to make jams and compotes. When ripe, the peel of apples is yellowish with red stripes that cover almost half of their surface. The pulp is sweet, juicy and tender, with a pleasant sourness.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
For 4-5 years	4-5	140-180	Second half of August	Up to 120

Papirovka (Alabaster, White filling, Baltic)

One of the most popular varieties, bred in the Baltic countries, but has long been successfully grown in the middle lane. It is often used as a source for many new varieties of apple trees. Fruits are round-conical, slightly flattened, of medium size. The color of the fruit is light green, does not change during the ripening period. The pulp is loose, juicy, tender, pleasant sweet and sour taste.The variety is winter hardy, but unsuitable for transportation.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
When planting two-year-olds - for 4-5 years	4-5	100-120	August 5-10 and August 20-25	10-15

Stark Erliest (Superprekos)

Variety of American origin. Fruits are usually of irregular shape - from medium-small to medium-sized. With age, they become smaller, and their number increases. At the same time, commodity and consumer qualities remain at a high level. The tree endures the most severe frosts and at the same time has a neat crown. The variety is scab resistant, and its only drawback is that the fruits ripen gradually, and not all at once.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
3-4 years	3-4	90-100	In several receptions: from the second decade of July to mid-August	15-20

A distinctive feature of summer varieties of apples is the early period of entry into fruiting and ripening of fruits. As a rule, they can only be consumed fresh, they are not stored for a long time and are suitable, at best, for making stewed fruit and jam.

Summer varieties of apple trees for the regions of the Middle Strip and the Volga region

Good afternoon, dear garden plant lovers!

Today I will share my experience and tell you about the best summer varieties of apple trees for the regions of the Middle Strip and the Volga region!

The apple tree is the culture that is most widespread in the gardens of the Middle Volga and Middle Strip, due to the presence of various varieties that are able to grow and develop in a variety of, including not very favorable, soil and climatic conditions. So, let's begin!

Anise sweet (aka Summer Plodovitka, Terentyevka) is an old Volga summer variety with very good winter hardiness. Trees of this variety have a compressed pyramidal crown. Fruiting begins at the age of 5-6 and occurs annually. The yield of the variety is average. Fruits are conical-rounded. The average fruit weight is 40-50 grams. The main color is greenish-yellow, the integumentary color is red-brown. There is a striped blush all over the fruit. The pulp is juicy, fine-grained, greenish, tastes sweet and sour. The shelf life of these apples is about 2 weeks.

Papirovka (aka Alabaster) - a variety of Baltic folk selection. The shape of the crown of the trees is round, the winter hardiness is satisfactory. The bark of the branches is susceptible to sunburn, which often reduces the longevity of this tree variety. This variety is moderately resistant to scab. Apple trees also begin to bear fruit 5-6 years after planting seedlings. At a young age, fruiting is annual. The fruits are of average size, their weight is 70-85 grams, the shape is rounded-conical. The apples are ribbed, often even with a seam, the color is light yellow. The pulp is loose, tender, medium juiciness. Fruits ripen in the first half of August. They crumble strongly in dry years, and in wet years they crumble weakly. They are not stored for a long time, when overripe they become slightly juicy and mealy.

Melba is a variety bred in Canada, and due to the similarity of climatic conditions, it is widespread in the middle Volga region and Central Russia. The trees of this litter form a round, high, medium-dense crown. Winter hardiness of trees is average. Begin to bear fruit the same from 5 to 6 years of age, every year, rather quickly increasing the yield. The shape of the Melba fruit is round, medium in size, weighing about 70 - 100 grams. They are distinguished by a red-crimson, delicate, striped blush. The pulp is very juicy, tender, white, with an excellent sweet-sour taste. Fruit ripening occurs in the second half of August.

Early ripening red. This variety was bred by a wonderful gardener -breeder Sergei Pavlovich Kedrin. Trees are distinguished by medium vigor, with a rounded crown, winter-hardy. The variety is fruitful, fast-growing.Fruits are rounded, slightly flattened, have a weakly pronounced ribbing, and the weight of the fruits is 65 - 85 grams. The main color is yellowish-white, and the integumentary color is represented by a dark red blush on most of the surface of the fruit. The pulp of the fruit is of medium density, greenish, with a good sweet-sour taste. The fruits are harvested on August 15-20.

Grushovka Moscow - Russian old, undoubtedly one of the best summer varieties of apple trees. Trees are highly winter-resistant, with a pyramidal crown, fruitful. Fruiting of apple trees occurs periodically and begins from 5 to 6 years of age. The average weight of the fruits of this variety is 40-50 grams, that is, they are quite small, yellowish-green, flat-round, with a pink blush. The pulp has a good fine-grained consistency, juicy and tender, with a pleasant sweet-sour taste. Ripening of the Moscow pear tree begins from August 1 - 15, and does not take place at the same time. This variety is appreciated by amateurs for its good taste, the durability of the trees, and the extended ripening period of apples.

Bel Chernyshevskaya is a highly winter-resistant variety of folk selection with oval crown. Trees bear fruit annually from the age of 6. The shape of the fruit is round-cylindrical, the average weight of the fruit is 55 - 70 grams. The color is white-greenish, with an attractive red-pink blush. The pulp is fine-grained, of good sweet-sour taste, juicy, tender, whitish. The fruit is ready for harvest quite early - at the end of July, in some years at the beginning of August.

Pearl - this variety was bred by the breeders of VNIIS them. Michurina I.V. Trees of this variety are small, winter-hardy, have a flat-rounded crown. Fruits are yellow-golden with a "rusty" funnel, flat-rounded. The pulp of the fruit is coarse-grained, white with a slight greenish tinge, sweet and sour, juicy with a delicate aroma. The fruits ripen by mid-August and can be stored for about a month. From the group of the best summer varieties of apple trees, the fruits of the Pearl variety are the largest, and their size is little influenced by the conditions of moisture.

Quinty is a summer Canadian variety. Its medium-sized trees have flat-rounded crown shape and average winter hardiness. The fruits are round, medium-sized, very elegant, yellowish, decorated with a red-pink blush. The flesh of the fruit is rather dense, has an excellent sweet-sour taste, and is creamy. Quinti fruits contain a lot of ascorbic acid. In early August, fruits begin to ripen, which can withstand storage for up to three weeks.

Mantet is also a Canadian summer variety. Trees of this variety have a rounded crown. The winter hardiness of the variety is average. Like most summer apple trees, fruiting begins 5 to 6 years after the seedling is planted. At first, these apple trees bear fruit every year, but soon they switch to periodic fruiting. Fruiting on fruit twigs and ringlets. Fruits are round-conical, of medium size, with a striped red blush. The pulp is very aromatic, juicy, with an excellent sweet-sour taste. Mantet apples ripen in the third decade of August. For a summer variety, they are stored for a long time, up to two months.

Red early - this variety was bred at VNIIS im. Michurin. Trees with compact rounded crown, winter-hardy enough. Fruiting annually from five to six years of age. The fruits of the variety are flat-rounded or round, have an average size (70 - 90 grams), light yellow in color with a dark red blush. A distinctive feature of this variety are subcutaneous, sharply distinguished points. The pulp is creamy, juicy, sweet and sour, very good taste. Considering all the best summer varieties of apple trees, then this variety is the earliest, the fruits of which are ready for consumption at the end of July, sometimes at the beginning of August.

Candy is a relatively new summer variety of apple trees, all bred in the same VNIIS them. Michurin. The crown of the trees is wide-rounded. The apple trees are fruitful, with annual fruiting, winter-hardy.The fruits are of medium and below average size. Their shape is rounded-conical. The fruits are ribbed, with brown stripes, greenish, not very attractive in appearance. The pulp is sweet and spicy, greenish, juicy and fine-grained.

Golden summer - the variety was bred by Sergey Pavlovich Kedrin. Trees are not very vigorous, they have a flat-rounded crown. Fruiting every year, starting at 6 - 7 years of age. The fruits are medium in size (100 - 115 grams), rounded with a slight flattening, with a weakly pronounced ribbing, their color is golden yellow, sometimes with a slight reddish "tan". Apples with yellow, medium density, aromatic, juicy and tender pulp, excellent dessert taste. The fruits are harvested at the end of August. They can be stored for up to one month.

Iyulskoe Chernenko - This wonderful variety was bred by the famous fruit grower and breeder of the last century Semyon Fedorovich Chernenko. The trees of the variety are vigorous, with a broad-pyramidal strong crown, they tolerate winter well. Fruiting from the age of 5 to 6, and in the first 5 to 7 years, fruiting occurs every year. The fruits have a round or rounded-conical shape, their weight is 60 - 70 grams, light green with a blurred scarlet blush. Their taste is very pleasant, sweet and sour. The fruits of this variety ripen and color very slowly, so they are removed in several stages. The disadvantage of this variety is a very weak resistance to scab, which, in years favorable for its development, strongly affects the leaves and fruits.

Papirovka's daughter - the variety was bred by S.P.Kedrin. The crown of trees is densely leaved, wide-pyramidal. The variety is very winter hardy. Begins to bear fruit early, from 3 to 5 years of age. Fruit weight from 80 to 100 grams, average size, flat-rounded shape, weak and medium silvery, yellowish-whitish fruits, often with golden tan. The whitish pulp, denser than that of ordinary Papirovka, has a wonderful sweet-sour taste, fine-grained. Ripening in mid-August, the fruits stick tightly to the branches and crumble weakly.

Of course, this article does not describe everything, but only time-tested the best summer varieties of apple treesthat our gardeners grow.

I suggest you read more about autumn varieties of apple trees, as well as about winter varieties of apple trees. See you, friends!

The laying of any garden begins with planting apple trees. It just so happened that this is the most popular fruit on our tables. In summer, you want to taste this forbidden fruit early, which is both juicy and sweet.

Summer apples are apples that begin to ripen at the end of July and throughout August. They are have a short shelf life up to a maximum of 30 days, tendency to overripe quickly, as a result, they lose their taste, their flesh becomes loose.

Summer apples used for fresh consumption and processing for juices, jams, preserves and marshmallows. They are dried and compotes are prepared from them.

Breeders are working to extend the keeping quality of early apples, and there are already varieties that have a shelf life of up to 1.5-3 months.

You just need to remember that, like any plant, an apple tree needs care:

• watering and dressing;
• regular pruning and rejuvenation;
• fight against diseases and pests.

Consider, in our opinion, the best summer varieties.

Summer varieties of apple trees

Ambassi

French variety, which is a variety of Delbarestivali, but improved in terms of extending the shelf life of apples. In cool conditions, they are usable for 3 months.

Large fruits weighing up to 200 g... are yellow-red in color and ripen at the end of August. Like all Delbarest varieties, Ambassi apples are very tasty, fragrant with a slight sourness in taste. The pulp is crispy, dense, juicy.

The variety is fast-growing, gives high yields, but periodic fruiting (after a year), apple trees very winter hardy.

The Ambassi apple tree is resistant to fungal diseases, but possible infection with bacterial burn... Ambassi tolerates transportation well, keeping quality of fruits is good.

Ambassi.

White filling

White filling is a variety that no amateur gardener could do without. The classics of our gardens are loved for:

• earlier fruiting, which occurs 3-4 years after planting;
• high yields, up to 200 kg from an adult apple tree;
• relative resistance to major fungal diseases;
• winter hardiness is the most frost-resistant Russian variety.

Apples White filling with a delicate yellow-lemon color juicy and sweet and sour taste... Apples weight up to 150 gr.

The disadvantage of White filling can be considered friendly ripening of the crop and difficulties in processing a large number of fruits at once. Ripe fruits begin to darken from impact or pressure, therefore their transportability is low.

Apple-tree White filling is prone to crop overload and, as a result, periodicity in fruiting. When rationing the harvest, fruiting is annual.

White filling.

Important! It is necessary not to overexpose the fruits on the tree, otherwise the pulp becomes loose and tasteless, the juiciness of the fruit disappears.

You will see detailed photos and description of the White filling variety here.

Williams Pride

Williams Pride is the result of American selection, obtained by crossing 8 varieties of apple trees.

Dark red, slightly flattened apples ripen in early August.

The taste characteristics of apples are high:

• tender, juicy, crunchy pulp;
• sweet with a wine flavor;
• cream color.

The skin of the fruit is very thin. Apples weight up to 160 gr.

The variety is different:

• early maturity and the ability to give up to 50 kg of apples at the age of 7;
• ripening of fruits extended in time, which facilitates processing of the crop;
• the variety is frost-resistant;
• highly resistant to scab and powdery mildew.

Assembled the harvest lasts up to 1.5 months.

Williams Pride.

You can see more photos with the name and description of the Williams Pride variety in this article.

Delkorf (Delbarestival)

Delbarestival by taste considered one of the best varieties of apple trees, with fruits weighing up to 200 gr. Fragrant apples with crispy, dense pulp and sweet and sour taste begin to sing from the second half of August.

Apple tree Delbarestival is fast-growing and high-yielding.

The disadvantages of Delbarerestal are:

• shedding of fruits, so it is undesirable to overexpose them on the branches;
• periodicity in fruiting;
• weak resistance to major fungal diseases;
• exactingness of the variety for feeding, watering and regular thinning pruning.

Delkorf.

Grushovka Moscow

A time-tested apple tree (Grushovka is more than 200 years old) and which gardeners prefer for its high frost resistance and, although small in size, but very tasty fruits.

Apples are ripened in August.

Delicate yellow apples with a bright pink blush, weighing only up to 80 grams. very fragrant. Sweet and sour fruits have a soft beige, juicy pulp, after two weeks of storage, the apples become soft and tasteless.

Important! The only drawback of Grushovka is its short shelf life.

Main characteristics of Grushovka Moscow:

• high frost resistance, trees can easily withstand frosts above -30 ° C;
• productive life span 50 years;
• the yield reaches up to 180 kg from an adult tree;
• early fruiting, starting from 3-4 years of age;
• average resistance to fungal diseases.

Grushovka Moscow.

You can read more about the Grushovka Moscow apple tree here.

Katia

Katia refers to late summer varieties, since apples begin to pour in from mid-August. Crispy sweet and sour fruits weighing up to 150 gr. have a dense creamy consistency. Fruits from yellow-green, as they are poured, become intensely red with emerging whitish dots.

The variety needs pollinators, which for him are apple trees:

• White filling;
• Otava 222;
• Folding;
• James Grieve.

The advantages include:

• high frost resistance;
• the ability to give the first fruits in the third year after planting;
• productivity - up to 80 kg from a 10-year-old tree;
• resistance to fungal diseases;
• good transportability of apples;
• long shelf life - cool up to 2 months.

Katia.

Quinty

Canadian variety Quinti of early ripening, apples begin to sing already at the end of July and beginning of August, but keeping quality is no more than 2 weeks. The color of the apples is yellow-green with a barrel of red. Fruit weight up to 150 gr., the taste is sweet and sour, the pulp is aromatic, dense.

The advantages of the variety are:

• drought tolerance and good summer heat tolerance;
• powdery mildew resistance;
• entry into fruiting in the third year after planting;
• regularity of fruiting;
• productivity - up to 100 kg per adult tree.

The disadvantages include:

• short shelf life;
• average winter hardiness;
• low scab resistance.

Quinty.

For more information about the Quinti apple variety, see here.

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American variety with a very early ripening period - late June, early July. Elegant green fruits with a red ruddy barrel weigh up to 150g. and white, juicy pulp with sourness and wine flavor. Apples are of high presentation and good transportability.

The variety has medium resistance to fungal diseases and medium winter resistance.

Trees begin to bear fruit from the age of 5.

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Candy

A new variety of Russian selection of very sweet apples, which is reflected in the name of the variety.

Yellow apples with a bright red barrel weigh up to 120 grams. The pulp of the fruit is juicy, tender, aromatic and sweet. Apples ripen in early August and are stored for 10-15 days.

Trees begin to bear fruit in the 4th year after planting, by the age of 10, the yield reaches 40-50 kg. Variety has an average winter hardiness and resistance to fungal diseases is also average.

Candy.

You can find out more information about the Candy variety here.

Mantet

Mantet variety refers to dessert large-fruited hybrids... The value of apples weighing up to 150 grams. lies in the taste. Fruits with a very aromatic and juicy pulp ripen throughout August. The shelf life of the harvested fruits is no more than 20 days.

Apples ripen at different times, so it is necessary to control the degree of ripeness and not overexpose apples on the branches.

In the 4th year after planting the seedling, you can try the first harvest. The productivity of Mantet reaches 80 kg from an adult tree, but decreases over the years. Fruiting is periodic.

Mantet.

Attention! The variety does not tolerate severe frosts, but it is resistant to fungal diseases.

You can read more about the Mantet apple tree here.

Lungwort

The standard of honey-spicy taste is the Medunitsa apple tree. Fruit ripening occurs in the second half of August. In a cool place, apples can be stored for up to 2 months and the taste of the fruit becomes better. Dense apples weighing up to 150 gr., have a sweet, juicy, tender pulp. There is no acid in the taste of apples.

Advantages of the variety:

• unsurpassed taste makes this variety just a legend of Soviet breeders;
• yield - up to 180 kg from a 10-year-old tree;
• with uneven ripening, the fruits do not crumble and hold well on the branches;
• winter hardiness and scab resistance;
• regular fruiting for decades;
• self-pollination of the variety allows you to get yields even under unfavorable conditions.

Lungwort.

For more information about the apple variety Medunitsa, see this article.

Melba

The Melba apple tree has been popular for over a hundred years. Fruit ripening occurs at the end of August.

Candy flavor of snow-white sweet and sour pulp enclosed in apples weighing up to 150-200 gr. The preservation of apples lasts for 1-2 months.

For your information! If you remove the fruits from the tree unripe, then their shelf life increases.

Melba apple tree with good winter hardiness, but low resistance to fungal diseases.

The early maturity of the variety allows it to enter fruiting for 4 years after planting. The yield at the age of 5 is up to 50 kg per tree and increases over the years. Young trees are harvested annually, with age, there is a periodicity in fruiting.

Melba.

Find out more about Melba here.

Stark Erliest

Stark Erliest has medium-sized fruits, weighing up to 120 gr. and a slightly flattened shape. Red fruits sweet and sour to taste and juicy enough... Apples are harvested in July, their shelf life is within a month.

Fruiting in trees is periodic. Harvests begin to take off from 4 years after planting. By the age of 10, the yield reaches 90 kg per tree.

Frost resistance of trees is average, resistance to scab and fruit rot is low. Resistance to powdery mildew and brown spot is high.

Stark Erliest.

Celeste

The cultivar is an improved clone of Delbarestival. In taste, it is inferior to the main variety, but the shelf life of the fruits is increased to 3.5 months.

Ripening of apples begins in the second half of August and is extended in time, harvesting is carried out as the fruits ripen. Pale yellow apples with red stripes-strokes weigh up to 200g., juicy and sweet and sour to taste.

The variety is valued for its good presentation of the fruit, high resistance to fungal diseases and high winter hardiness.

Celeste.

Airlie Geneva

Airlie Geneva the earliest variety of summer apples, entering fruiting from the second year after planting. The apples are ready for harvest in the second half of July.

The appearance of a red blush on the yellow skin of apples is a signal to start collecting aromatic apples weighing up to 150g.

The advantages of the variety are not only early ripening, but also:

• large annual yields;
• prolonged ripening of fruits;
• high frost resistance;
• self-pollinating variety and the ability to be a good pollinator for other apple trees in the garden.

Among the disadvantages are:

• instability to the main fungal diseases - scab, powdery mildew, fire blight;
• low transportability;
• storage of fruits is 2-3 weeks.

Earley Geneva.

You will learn more about the Apple variety Early Geneva in this article.

Useful videos

Watch a video with a brief description of the summer varieties of apple trees:

Watch a video describing some of the varieties indicated in the article:

Watch a video describing the Airlie Geneva variety:

Watch a video describing Williams Pride apples:

Conclusion

We all taste the first fruits with great joy and pleasure, be it strawberries, currants or raspberries, but tasting the first apples is a special pleasure.

When, not yet having time to bite off a piece of juicy fruit, you are already inhaling this magical incomparable apple aroma.

To get stable apple yields, you need not only to choose good varieties, but also know a few rules for caring for apple trees:

1. Correct planting of the seedling, including the location of the grafting site at soil level;
2. Regular watering and mandatory feeding of seedlings, especially while the trees are still young;
3. Formative and growth-regulating pruning of trees;
4. In the presence of a weak annual growth, it is necessary to perform anti-aging pruning, which stimulates the development of young shoots;
5. In the first post-planting years, it is necessary to regulate the amount of ovary and fruits in order to avoid overloading the seedlings with the crop, thus eliminating the depletion of immature trees;
6. For better pollination and setting of apples, have pollinating varieties on the site, i.e. apple trees of the same ripening period;
7. Timely fight against diseases and pests with yields of tasty and healthy apples.

It is generally accepted that red is the only sign of a ripe fruit. However, most often only winter varieties of apple trees can please with this color. Which of the late varieties are the tastiest?

Choosing winter seedlings, or, as they are also called, late apples, there are several important factors to consider. Winter apples do not acquire their optimal taste immediately after harvest, but within a few weeks or even months after harvest. In addition, the trees of such apple trees have increased winter hardiness and can easily endure both severe frosts and recurrent cooling after a thaw.

Why are late apple varieties good?

The main distinguishing feature of late apples is increased keeping quality... They are perfectly preserved until spring (some varieties are stored until summer) and at the same time do not lose their original taste and aroma. They are usually removed in late September - early October in the phase of removable maturity. The fruits at this time contain a lot protopectin and starch... During ripening, the proportion of coloring and aromatic substances in them increases.

Late apples become completely ready for consumption after a few months. Their shelf life, depending on the variety and environmental conditions, ranges from 4 to 8 months.

Benefits later varieties of apples are:

• long shelf life;
• apples ripen and acquire a stable taste and aroma;
• dense texture and firm rind;
• good transportability;
• suitability for any kind of processing.

Late varieties of apples are also differentiated by shelf life by:

• early winter (Antonovka ordinary, Winner, Pepin saffron, Parmen winter gold, Welsey) - stored until January-February;
• winter (Anise scarlet, Anise gray, Antonovka dessert, Aport, Kortland, Lobo, Mirnoe, Ranet bergamot, Northern Sinap, Sinap Orlovsky) - stored until March-April;
• late winter (Mantuan, Sary Sinap, Renet Orleans, Renet Champagne, North Sinap, etc.) - stored until May-June.

The main difference between winter and summer varieties of apples is that they are undesirable to eat right away - they must lie down for at least a month.

Idared

Late winter tall variety. Fruits are slightly conical in shape with small blunt or slightly angular ribs. Initially, they are green, when exposed to the sun, they are covered with yellow and red blush. The taste is pleasant, with a dense and juicy pulp. The variety is resistant to brown spot, but susceptible to diseases of powdery mildew and scab. They are consumed not only fresh, but also used to prepare compotes, dried fruits and juices.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
For 5-6 years	2-3	150-190	End of September	150-180

Antaeus

A late variety of apples obtained by Belarusian breeders. Possesses increased frost resistance and perfectly tolerates even the most severe winters. Juicy and sweet fruits do not lose their aroma for a long time. As they ripen, they change color from green to bright red and burgundy. They often have a waxy coating that gives a bluish tint. The consumer ripeness of the fruit occurs 2 months after picking. They can be consumed both fresh and harvested for future use.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
2-3 years	2-2,5	180-200	Second half of September - early October	200-240

Bogatyr

A variety that bears fruit in almost any climatic zone. It was created as late winter, the fruits are very hard and strong, under good conditions they can lie until the end of May. They have a pleasant sweet and sour taste. Until picking, the color of the fruit remains light green, during maturation, they turn yellow, and sometimes become covered with a red blush. The advantages of the variety include early fruiting, scab resistance, excellent presentation of fruits, transportability, excellent taste and a consistently high yield.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
For 5-6 years	2-3	150-190	End of September	150-180

Jonathan

This late winter American variety has other names: Winter red, Horoshavka winter, Oslamovskoe. The trees are medium-sized, give a good harvest only on fertile, sufficiently moist soil. The variety is relatively resistant to powdery mildew and scab. The fruit tastes great. By the end of ripening, a red blush covers almost all of their surface.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
For 4-5 years	2,5-3	110-150	Mid september	150-180

Lobo

Daughter variety of Macintosh, which inherited the best taste and rich red color from it. The yield of the variety is above average. It bears fruit annually, while the number of apples is constantly growing. It has good winter hardiness and drought tolerance. Disease resistance is average.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
For 4-5 years	3-4	100-180	September 25 to October 5	150-180

Mac

A unique Canadian variety, which is believed to have been bred from the only apple tree that survived in the garden. The main color of the fruit is whitish-yellow or green, the integumentary color is presented in the form of purple or dark red stripes. The fruits ripen 2-3 weeks after harvest. Sometimes, after long-term storage, apples are used for harvesting for future use, but their main purpose is fresh consumption. The taste is moderately sweet and full-bodied. Average winter hardiness, low scab resistance.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
6-7 years old	Up to 4	150-180	Second half of September - early October	150-180

Red Delicious

The tree is medium-sized, at a young age the crown looks like an inverted pyramid, and then becomes rounded or wide-rounded. Fruits, as they ripen, acquire a bright red, rich color. The taste is sweet with a slight iron flavor. They store well and tolerate transportation. Their only drawback is frequent damage by bitter spotting during storage.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
3-4 years	3-4	200-250	End of September	180-210

Renet Simirenko

The exact origin of this mixed-fruiting winter variety is unknown. The trees are usually taller than average and tolerant of drought and high winds. The fruits are medium and large in size. Their main color is light or bright green. A distinctive feature of the variety (and not a disease) are warty formations with a diameter of 7 mm with rust on the surface. Their number can reach 2-3 per fruit. The pulp is white, tender and juicy, with a wine-sweet spicy aftertaste. The fruits are consumed mainly fresh.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
For 4-5 years	Up to 6-7	140-170	End of September - beginning of October	230-250

Sinap Orlovsky

Late winter grade. Trees are large in size, so when setting up a garden, you need to allocate enough space for them. The fruits grow large, almost the same size. The general color of apples is green, with a red blush in places. The pulp is sweet with a slight sourness. For good growth and fruiting, calcium must always be present in the soil.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
For 4-5 years	6-8	130-150	Last decade of September	200-240

Winter apple varieties have a long shelf life, have a strong structure and an attractive appearance. With proper cultivation, they give a rich harvest and can remain intact until almost mid-summer.

Most of the orchard of most summer residents and gardeners are apple trees. They grow best in mild climates. Despite this, they can be grown in less favorable weather. The most common are the winter varieties of apple trees.

Among the advantageous properties, resistance to low temperature conditions and, of course, a rather long period of storage of fruits are noted. Depending on the variety type, a person can enjoy fresh fruits all winter, from about 4 to 8 months they do not lose their qualities. The maximum border in this regard is the beginning of July. At this time, the early species of this fruit are already ripening. In other words - growing early and late apples, you can eat them all year round. But be sure to adhere to the appropriate storage rules and temperature conditions. It is noteworthy that during storage, fruits do not lose their taste properties, as well as the level of starch and protopectin (a substance that allows you to establish the functionality of the body by removing toxins and harmful compounds).

Since the birthplace of this tree is a temperate zone, the largest apple-producing countries are located in this climatic zone (Germany, France, Ukraine, Italy, Russia, England, Poland, as well as the USA and China). It is here that the best winter varieties of apple trees are bred and rich harvests are collected.

Winter varieties of apple trees with photos and descriptions

Almost all varieties of winter apple trees (see photo with the name) have an excellent aroma, and it can be preserved for a long time. The peel of all winter-hardy fruits is much thicker than that of early and mid-early fruits. This also applies to the pulp - it is harder. These features provide resistance to damage, prevent decay processes, which means that the quality of the fruit is ensured even during long-term storage.

It should be noted that winter varieties of apple trees (reviews of experienced summer residents confirm this) are not always suitable for human consumption, if they are only plucked from the tree. Fruits do not yet have such a rich taste, and many of them can be sour. The period of full ripening begins in about 4-7 weeks, the fruit should lie well.

The hardy species of these fruit trees are classified into three categories:

1. Early winter... The approximate shelf life dates from the end of February (Pepin Shaffranny, Uelsi, Winner, Antonovka ordinary, Winter gold Parmen).
2. Average winter... You can eat the fruits until the beginning of May (Aport, Lobo, Anis Seryi, Antonovka dessert, Ranet, Sinap Orlovsky, Mirnoe, Kortland).
3. Late winter... According to the shelf life, they are the most stable, they can lie until the beginning of July (North Sinap, Mantuan, Renet Orleans, Sarah Sinap).

The best winter varieties of apple trees for the Middle Lane:

• Jonathan... This is an American selection known to gardeners as Winter Red. A scarlet blush covers the fruits of medium-sized trees almost completely closer to harvest. Jonathan apples are delicious. After planting a young tree in the soil, a bountiful harvest can be expected in four years. Such winter varieties of apple tree seedlings do not exceed 3-3.5 m in height. On average, the fruits have about one and a half hundred grams of weight. The approximate shelf life is 160 days.
• Semerenko... One of the best varieties of winter-hardy apple trees of Ukrainian selection. Named after its creator, breeder L.P. Semerenko. The main property is the preservation of taste and original aroma even after long-term storage. The deadline is 6 months. At the end of this period, the apples may lose their shape slightly and become a little sluggish. As for the yield, summer residents harvest on average 60 to 100 kg. fruit from the apple tree. Winter varieties are in great demand in Ukraine. Fruit color is rich green. It persists throughout the entire ripening period. During storage, the fruit may acquire a mild yellowish tint. The shape of the apples themselves is round, slightly flattened at the poles.
• Antaeus... Belongs to the category of late winter varieties of apple trees. Belarus is the birthplace of Anthei. The description says that trees can tolerate fairly low temperatures.The fruits are juicy and have an incomparable taste. During the growing season, they change their color from bright green to burgundy. A notable feature is the presence of a waxy coating on the skin of the fruit, which gives it a slightly bluish tone. Antey apples are fully ripe 8 weeks after harvesting. An adult tree does not exceed 2.5 m in height. It is very convenient to pick weighty fruits (about 0.2 kg. Each) from a tree. When stored properly, the fruit can be eaten until mid-summer.
• Winter Beauty... This is the result of the work of Russian breeders (the authorship belongs to the amateur breeder Kamendzhrovsky E.M.). Fine fruits have a rich taste and mild aroma. In large fruits, which can reach from 180 to 400 gr. weight, the best qualities of two varieties are combined - this is Red Delicious and the favorite of many gardeners, Antonovka ordinary. It was on their basis that a wonderful variety of apple trees, Winter Beauty, was created. The description of these winter-hardy apples characterizes it on the positive side. They are endowed with excellent properties and have a dessert taste, have a long shelf life, and are very resistant to winter cold. The fruits have a bright green color, which then acquire a delicate yellow tint. The apples are rounded with a slightly elongated bottom. This variety thrives best in the Northwest and Central regions.
• Mac... We can say that this is the most unique variety of winter apple trees. Red fruits in the form of a balloon ripen, practically, earlier than all winter-hardy varieties. This is the result of the work of Canadian breeders. Macintosh has an unsurpassed taste that can be fully enjoyed no earlier than a month after harvesting the fruit. The trees are quite tall - 3.5-4.5 m. The average weight of the fruit is about one and a half hundred grams.
• Antonovka... The most popular apple tree. Winter resistant varieties like this one do not have such a bright zest that Antonovka has - a sour taste that only emphasizes its unsurpassed taste. The apples are very aromatic, tasty and bright. It is impossible to confuse them with any other species. Its fruits are yellowish-creamy. They are quite weighty (200-300 g). Among the advantageous properties, it should be noted excellent frost-resistant characteristics and a long shelf life.
• Winter lungwort... Belongs to the autumn-winter varieties of apple trees with an average ripening period. Young seedlings can produce crops as early as 4 years after rooting in the main soil. Fruits are harvested at the beginning of October. Up to one centner of ripe fruit can be harvested from one mature tree. Apples are stored until early March. The apple variety Winter Medunitsa tolerates frost very well. An insignificant drawback can be considered a slight loss of taste at the end of the scheduled storage period. The taste of ripe and matured (about 5 weeks) apples can be described as fresh sweet with medium juiciness.
• Bogatyr... One of the most versatile winter varieties of apple trees. For Siberia, for the Urals and for the entire Middle Belt, there is no better option. It belongs to the late winter category and is one of the most popular among summer residents and gardeners. The Bogatyr sapling can withstand very low temperatures, so it is suitable even for northern latitudes. The shade of strong, firm and aromatic fruits is light green. Ripe apples may develop a slight red blush. Fruiting very early. Harvesting can be done at the end of September. The fruits have an average weight of 0.2 kg. Mature trees are slightly taller than a person, which ensures an unhindered and high-quality harvest of ripe apples. The taste of the fruit is predominantly sweet, a slight sourness is felt.

The best varieties of winter apple trees are also:

The best winter varieties of apple trees for the Moscow region

Experienced gardeners of the Moscow regions allocate about 50% of the garden area for winter-hardy varieties of apple trees. This is due to the special climatic conditions of this region. The criteria for choosing winter varieties of apple trees for the Moscow region are characterized by the endowment of such qualities as disease resistance, fruiting period, frost resistance, and yield. In this regard, some of the best apple trees are:

Also, special emphasis is placed on the columnar shape, especially in those areas, the area of ​​which is limited. As a rule, the columnar shape can be grafted into any variety. This is done by grafting cuttings of any compatible variety. The best winter varieties of columnar apple trees for the Moscow region with a photo:

The latest varieties of winter apple trees

No matter how good the classic and popular varieties of winter-hardy apple trees are, summer residents and gardeners are looking for new items. Breeding work does not stop. The result of the work of agricultural enterprises and private gardeners is new products that are rapidly gaining popularity and are being successfully grown. These are the latest varieties of winter apple trees:

In addition to these new products, there are the following varieties of winter-hardy apple trees: Toshiro Fuji (China), Evelina (Russia), Beni Shogun (USA), Rubinette-Katerina (Ukraine).

If we talk about practical tips for choosing a fruit tree for growing in your garden, then in addition to studying theoretical material, you need to independently evaluate the taste of apples and determine whether they match your preferences.

Considering that the natural conditions of our region do not allow growing fresh vegetables and fruits all year round, an important problem is the safety of grown products until the next harvest. And winter varieties of apples will help in solving this problem.

Late apples ripen and pour slowly, accumulating vitamins, and during the ripening period, the proportion of aromatic substances increases, therefore, they are much healthier and tastier than early-ripening apples.

To enjoy fresh apples all year round, it is necessary to select varieties apples for the garden and set aside enough space to grow good winter varieties, which in turn also differ in taste and shelf life.

Attention! Winter apples acquire their best taste and aroma during storage: after two weeks, up to a month or more.

They can be divided into three groups:

• early winter - until February;
• winter - until April;
• late winter - winter varieties with a long shelf life of fruits.

We present to your attention the best winter varieties for long-term storage.

Winter varieties of apple trees

Idared

Late winter medium-sized. Apples have a conical shape with rounded edges, apple weight - 150-190g. The main color of the fruit is green, the top color is a reddish blush. The structure is dense, the taste is juicy, sweet and sour.

Medium scab resistant. Begins to bear fruit 5-6 years after planting. Harvesting is carried out at the end of September, stored until mid-spring.

Idared.

You can see detailed photos and description of the Idared variety here.

Antaeus

Late winter sweet grade. Trees grow up to 2-2.5m.

The fruits are juicy, weighing 180-200g, have a dense, homogeneous pulp. The apples are very aromatic. They are collected in early October. When ripe, they acquire a burgundy or dark red color.

The fruits are stored until April. Apple trees have good resistance to low temperatures.

Antaeus.

You can find more information about the Antey apple tree here.

Alesya

Late winterreaching a size of 3.5-4.0 m in height. Variety early, begins to bear fruit at the age of 3-4 years. Apple tasting score 4 points. Apples are sweet and sour, juicy, weighing 150-200 g with a weak aroma and a fine-grained structure.

Differs in high productivity, regularity of fruiting, resistance to scab and adverse weather conditions. It is grown mainly on a medium-sized rootstock. Stored until May.

Alesya.

You will learn more about the apple tree Alesya from this article.

Antonovka

Early winter a variety of old selection. The tree is generally tall, but it is also medium-sized. The growth of a tree on a low-growing stock is 3.0-4.0 m, on a seed stock - 4.0 -6.0 m. Plants have a wide crown, branches are thick and strong. On a low-growing rootstock, it quickly begins to bear fruit.

The pale green basic color of the fruit becomes light yellow when fully ripe. Fruit weight -150-170g. The sweet and sour taste of apples has a unique wine aroma. Stored until mid-December. The pulp is juicy, dense, grainy, loosened during long-term storage.

The predominance of acidity in the taste allows it to be used in cooking and peeing apples.

It is a good pollinator for other varieties.

Antonovka.

You can read more about the Antonovka apple tree here.

Belarusian synap

Late winter grade. A medium-sized plant reaches a height of 2-2.5 m. The crown is pyramidal, not thickened. Begins to yield crops for 2-3 years.

Apples weighing 200-250 g, possess sweet and sour taste, with a pleasant juicy texture and delicate aroma. The fruits are stored until the next harvest.

Belarusian synap.

Bogatyr

Variety refers to late winter... The taste of apples is sweet and sour. Fruits are strong, crunchy, strong, aromatic. The color is light green; during storage, it turns yellow or acquires a slight blush.

Advantages:

• winter hardy;
• drought-resistant;
• scab resistant;
• productive;
• has a good presentation;
• high transportability.

Main characteristics:

• tree growth - 2-3m;
• entry into fruiting - 5-6 years;
• apple weight - 150-190g;
• harvesting period - end of September;
• the duration of the storage of apples is until March.

Bogatyr.

You can find more information about the Bogatyr apple here.

Golden Delicious

Late winter grade. It is cultivated with medium and vigorous rootstock. The growth of a tree on a low-growing rootstock reaches 2.0-3.0 m, on a vigorous rootstock - 4.0-6.0 m. It begins to bear fruit on a low-growing rootstock for 2-3 years, on a strong-growing rootstock - 5-6 years. The crown of the tree is wide and dense. A pollinator variety is required.

It has a wonderful sweet taste that does not get worse with prolonged storage. Apples weighing 150-200g have a slightly oblong shape and golden color. The pulp is juicy, crispy, the skin is dense, but thin, resistant to mechanical damage.

Low temperature resistance - high, transportability - good, susceptible to damage by powdery mildew and brown spot. The apples are harvested in September and stored until mid-spring.

Golden Delicious.

You will learn more about the Golden Delicious apple tree in this article.

Darunak

Late winter grade. Fruits of an attractive purple color with a thin, elastic skin, slightly asymmetric, with a slight ribbing. The taste is pleasant, delicate, sweet and sour. Good resistance to low temperatures, high scab resistance and natural unpretentiousness, ease of care are its advantages.

Main characteristics:

• tree growth - 3.5-4m;
• entry into fruiting - 3-4 years;
• apple weight - 120-160g;
• harvesting period - late September - early October;
• the duration of the storage of apples is until March.

Darunak.

You can read more about the Darunak apple tree here.

Jonathan

Late winter apple variety of North American origin. Its other names: Osmalovskoe, Horoshavka winter, Winter red.

The tree is medium-sized, 2.5-3.0 m high. Prefers fertile, well-moistened soils. Has good resistance to scab and powdery mildew.

The fruits are juicy, dense, weighing 150-190g, by the end of ripening they acquire a red blush, have a sweet and sour taste and a weak spicy aroma. Tasting score 4.5 points. Fruits are stored until March.

Jonathan.

Read more about the Jonathan apple tree in this article.

Lobo

An early winter variety with excellent taste characteristics. Has a high yield and annual fruiting. Among the advantages are drought resistance and winter hardiness. Fruits are juicy, dense, rounded, weighing 100-180 g, deep red.

Main characteristics:

• tree height - 3.4-4.0 m;
• the beginning of fruiting -4-5 years;
• harvesting period - late September - early October;
• the duration of storage of apples is until January.

Lobo.

You can find more information about the Lobo apple tree here.

Mac

Early winter sweet variety. The main color is light yellow, covered with purple or dark red stripes on top. Ready to eat a couple of weeks after taking off. The trees have an average winter hardiness and are susceptible to fungal diseases.

Main characteristics:

• tree growth - 3.5 - 4.0 m;
• entry into fruiting - 150-180g;
• harvesting period - late September - early October;
• the duration of storage of apples is until January.

Mac.

You will learn more about the Macintosh apple variety in this article.

Pepin saffron

The oldest, most popular late winter variety in the Russian Federation. The yield is high, but fruiting in adulthood is characterized by periodicity. Begins to bear fruit in 5-6 years.

The apples are small enough, weighing 70-80g, strong, have an elongated, ovoid shape. They are ruddy on the top, and the main color is light green. The taste of the fruit is sweet, and the aroma is spicy, with a wine aroma.

Winter hardiness and disease resistance - average. Recovers quickly from damage. Harvested in late September - early October and stored until March.

Pepin is saffron.

You can read more about the apple variety Pepin saffron here.

Red Delicious

Medium winter apple tree, reaching a size of 4.0-6.0 m. The crown is wide, slightly pyramidal, and its fruits are large. The commercial qualities are high, the transportability is good.

Apples are prized for their sweet taste. The bright red color of the fruit attracts the attention of consumers. The cleaning period is September-October. Duration of storage of apples - until February.

Red Delicious.

Read more about the Red Delicious variety in this article.

North synap

Late winter variety with a wide, powerful, pyramidal crown. Medium-sized tree... High yield, average drought resistance and scab resistance are the dignity of the variety. In addition, the North Sinap is a winter-hardy apple tree variety. Harvesting maturity occurs relatively late - by the beginning of October.

Advice! Unripe apples do not provide high taste, therefore, harvesting must be carried out when the fruits acquire a beautiful appearance and a ruddy casing color and are fully ripe.

Main characteristics:

• tree growth - 4.0-6.0 m;
• the beginning of fruiting - 6-8 years;
• apple weight - 120-170g;
• harvesting period - late September - early October;
• the duration of storage of apples is until April.

North synap.

You can find more information about the North Synap apple tree here.

Sinap Orlovsky

Variety winter, with a tall wide crown, reaching - 3.0-4.0 m. Fruits are green with a slight blush, large, weighing 200-250 g, the same size, have a good presentation. The pulp is dense, juicy, sweet, with a slightly perceptible sourness.

Possesses good resistance to difficult weather conditions and diseases. The crop is harvested at the end of September and store until March.

Sinap Orlovsky.

You will learn more about the Sinap Orlovsky apple variety in this article.

Useful videos

Watch a video with a brief description of the winter varieties of apple trees:

Watch a video review of the apple tree expert Golden Delicious:

Watch a video of what the Lobo apple tree looks like:

Watch a video of what the North Synap apple tree looks like on a dwarf rootstock:

Zaluchenie

Growing winter varieties of apples allows not only to extend the shelf life, but also preserve the unique taste and aroma of fruits and their nutritional value.

Later dates of harvesting apples of winter varieties will allow rational planning of autumn work and free up time for processing the harvest.

And rememberamong winter apple trees there are frost-resistant varieties, but not all of them are!

From our previous articles, you may already have learned a lot of useful information about apple trees. In today's article, we will focus on the most popular varieties of winter apples.

The winter apple varieties include those that are harvested in late autumn (before frost). Winter apple varieties are distinguished by a long shelf life, while not losing their taste. Winter apple varieties are great for sale. keep their presentation for a long time (even during long-term transportation). And, of course, winter varieties of apples perfectly tolerate frost and cold.

As you may have learned from our previous articles, you can plant an apple tree both in autumn and spring. Planting seedlings of winter varieties of apples is no different from planting other varieties: first, the soil is prepared, then a hole is dug, large enough (for free placement of the roots of the seedling in it).

Mineral fertilizers are applied, the seedling is watered abundantly. In subsequent years, apple trees are fed, pruned and sprayed to prevent diseases. Also, do not forget about the winter mulching of the tree trunk and the protection of the tree from rodents.

As for the varieties of winter apple trees, in our time there are a huge variety of them. So, the following varieties can be attributed to the winter varieties of apple trees: "Bogatyr", "Semerenko", "Golden Delicious", "Jonathan", "Mekintosh", "Gloucester", "Health", "Winter striped", "Florida", Mutsu, Prikubanskoe, Boyken, Aydared, Renet Simirenko, Welsey, Snow Kalvil, Aurora, Lobo, Kalvil Krasnokutsky, Winter Lemon, Aport ordinary "," Boyken "and many others. I propose to consider in more detail the most popular, best varieties of winter apple trees.

Winter apple varieties

Variety "Bogatyr"

Bogatyr ”is a winter variety of apples. "Bogatyr" has a vigorous trunk, powerful branches and a spreading crown. The flowers are small in size and white-pink in color. The fruits of the "Bogatyr" are usually large, light green in color, with a possible blush, and round in shape. The peduncle is of medium length, thick.

The pulp is white, dense, the taste is sweet and sour. "Bogatyr" begins to bear fruit at the age of 6. Variety it is distinguished by excellent productivity, annual fruiting and long-term storage. This variety perfectly adapts to any ecology. Apples are consumed both fresh and canned.

Variety "Mekintosh"

"Mekintosh" was named after its "parent" John Mekintosh. The apple tree of this variety is medium-sized, branches are diverging. Mekintosh fruits are often of medium size. The color is often light green, but this variety also has an analogue, the fruits of which are more red with a certain bloom.

The taste of the apple is sweet and sour, the flesh is strong with red veins, the skin is dense. The apple has a special candy aroma. The fruits can be harvested in late September - early October (however, they should lie down for a couple of weeks and then they will be ready to eat). Fruits of this variety can be stored in the refrigerator until March.

"Mekintosh" boasts excellent taste, excellent transportability, good winter hardiness and storage of fruits.

Gloucester variety

Gloucester was launched in Germany. The tree is vigorous, with a highly oval crown. Differs in a medium-late type of flowering. Fruits are large (about 200 g), round-conical, ribbed. The color is light yellow, with a red blush over the entire surface. The pulp is juicy, creamy. The skin is of medium thickness, firm, smooth, glossy. The taste is pleasant, sweet and sour.

Ripening occurs at the end of September, apples are ready for consumption at the beginning of January. Gloucester apples are perfectly stored and transported.Most often, this variety is consumed fresh.

Variety "Golden Delicious"

Golden Delicious was first brought to the United States. The tree is not particularly tall, has an average height, and a rounded crown. It has an average flowering period. The kidneys are frost-resistant.

The tree begins to bear fruit in 3-5 years. The fruits of this variety are light green or golden in color. Fruits are large or medium-sized. The pulp has a delicate, juicy, sweet and sour taste.

Apples ripen in September, they will be ready for consumption in 3 weeks. Up to 300 kg can be harvested from one tree. Apples are perfectly stored until April. "Golden Delicious" is distinguished by excellent winter hardiness and transportability.

Variety "Jonathan"

Jonathan was launched in the United States. The trees of this variety are medium-sized. The crown of the tree is round, with spreading, drooping branches. Fruiting occurs in the 5th year. The mass of the average fruit is about 150 g. The shape of the fruit is round-conical, asymmetry and ribbing can be observed. The color of the fruit is light yellow, may have a reddish blush or streaks.

The pulp is white or creamy, tender, aromatic. The fruits have a pleasant aroma and sweetish taste. The winter apples are harvested in early October, and the apples will be ready for consumption in a couple of weeks. The yield from one tree can be 100 kg. "Jonathan" is distinguished by regular fruiting, good transportability, high winter hardiness, scab and drought resistance.

So, we looked at the five most popular winter apple varieties among gardeners. Naturally, everyone already has their own, so beloved, the best varieties of winter apples, well, if not yet, I hope they will appear after reading this article.

Tatiana Kuzmenko, member of the editorial board Sobcor of the Internet edition “AtmAgro. Agroindustrial Bulletin "