Description of apple variety Medunitsa

One of the most delicious and beautiful apples is the Medunitsa variety. Which appeared as a result of crossing two completely different varieties, both in appearance and in place of origin. Apples such as "Welsey" from Canada and Russian variety "Cinnamon striped". The year of birth of the Medunitsa variety is 1935, and the title of "father" belongs to S.I. Isev, who created this miracle and himself named it in honor of the medicinal color of lungwort, since the apples had an interesting honey flavor. If we compare the main characteristics, then the variety "Medunitsa" occupies a leading position.

Content:

• Characteristics of the tree "Medunitsa"
• Planting an apple tree "Medunitsa"
• Apple fruits "Medunitsa"

  Characteristics of the tree "Medunitsa"

Depending on its "colleagues", the Medunitsa apple tree has a very good immune system against various diseases. And also has an important characteristic - high winter hardiness. It normally tolerates winter with a drop in temperature to -40 degrees. The tree itself is tall, and the crown is sparse and resembles a "pyramid". As for the branches, they are drooping. The Medunitsa tree has its own unique leaf system. The shape of the leaves is thin and long, and the end of the leaves is slightly curved towards the middle.

Due to its strong growth, the tree requires constant trimming.

In order for a tree to form according to all the rules, it needs, of course, good care. When landing Try to select the soil rich in nutrients, loose and fresh, so that water and air can freely and easily penetrate the root system. But not a hole, pay more attention to the plain and hills, so that the roots do not get wet in rainy weather or the period of snow melting. The landing site should be well lit by the sun.

In the early years of cultivation, it is strongly recommended that the roots of the tree are wrapped for the winter so that no rodents spoil them. Also desirable fertilize a tree... When it comes to pruning, the tree treats and transfers it positively. Almost every year it is necessary to correct the crown part of the tree.

  Planting an apple tree "Medunitsa"

Concerning breeding, then most often I plant one-year-old or two-year-old seedlings in the ground. Since they already have a developed root system and are ready to root in a new place. And you need to make sure that the root system has a lot of roots. So what's the difference between one year old and two year old seedlings? Yes, practically not any, just a one-year-old seedling will take root faster, and a two-year-old will begin to bear fruit faster.

A seedling is planted in spring or autumn.

After the seedling has taken root in a new place, you need to control and regulate its growth. Try prune the top of the crown so that the tree goes wide, and not upward. Otherwise, it will grow very large and shade other plants, as well as inconvenient for harvesting.

But before planting, you need to prepare a hole in a month.

The approximate size of the pit becomes 60 cm deep and 1 m in diameter. This hole must first be fed with organic fertilizers before planting. And only in a month to plant a future tree. Since during this period the soil will shrink. They are planted so that the root collar is at least 6 cm above ground level, the roots are covered and then you can stomp your feet and pour 3 buckets of water.

  Apple fruits "Medunitsa"

If you pay attention to the characteristics of early fruiting, then this is exactly the case. Since the apple tree "Medunitsa" begins to yield its harvest 4-5 years after planting.Popular for its very high yield. Also, a huge plus of fruiting can be called the fact that for the first 10 years it gives an excellent harvest every year, and only then the yield begins to alternate as in ordinary apple trees. The year is high and the year is low. The apple variety "Medunitsa" belongs to the group of late-summer ripening.

Harvesting is already possible from mid-August to early September.

But in very frequent cases, there are practically no apples on the apple tree until mid-August. Indeed, due to its taste characteristics, the fruits can be eaten even in an unripe state. The shelf life of apples is relatively short. The maximum storage period is until October. But if stored correctly in cold places (for example, a refrigerator), then apples can be consumed in good fresh form even in January. During the storage period, the taste does not deteriorate, but rather improves. The apples themselves are large, each growing in a mass of about 100-150 grams. The shape of the apples is round-conical and round-flat. It also differs from other apples in its beautiful shade both externally and internally. The apple pulp itself has a very beautiful yellowish color, fine-grained, juicy and dense. And the peel resembles the whole picture, it is dense, even and plays with flowers. The main shades are yellowish-green, the red blush is slightly vague and with brownish-red stripes.

The fruits themselves contain a lot of sugar (14%) and little acidity, but nevertheless this variety belongs to dietary varieties.

If we take the variety in relation to its use in cooking, then it occupies an honorable place for the owl among dessert apples.

Since it has:

• Pleasant and spicy, sweet honey flavor.
• Very delicate texture.
• Specific aroma.