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The Auxis apple variety is distinguished by its yield. It is intended for cultivation in central Our Country or in the south. This is a product of Lithuanian selection. Scientists were tasked to bring out an apple tree with large and juicy fruits. This requires trees to cross-pollinate. The apple tree does not produce many fruits on its own.
Auxis is picky about growing conditions
History of breeding
At the Lithuanian Agricultural Institute of Horticulture, work was carried out to breed the Auksis apple tree. To do this, they crossed Mackentosh and Grafenstein red. The new variety inherited the best qualities and some of the negative ones. Auxis is grown not only in Lithuania, it gradually spread to other European countries.
Characteristics of the Auxis apple variety
Before buying a seedling for cultivation, it is better to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the apple tree. This will help evaluate your own strength in growing.
Appearance of fruit and tree
According to the photo, the description of the variety of apples and the Auxis tree shows that it is tall, reaches a height of 4-5 m. The crown is wide, rounded. The leaves are elongated, dark green, the bark is gray-brown.
Auxis requires pollinators to grow.
The fruits of the apple tree are large in size, the maximum weight is 180 g. The fruits have a pink-green color. The blush is located on the surface in the form of a chaotic web. The skin is smooth, dense, has a waxy coating.
The fruits begin to set in early June
Life time
The Auxis apple tree lives 20-25 years. To maintain fruiting, anti-aging pruning is carried out. The tree begins to produce less fruit after 10 years of activity. The fruits will become smaller, their number will decrease.
Taste
Inside the apples are white-yellow in color, the pulp is juicy, dense, emits a pleasant aroma. Taste qualities are high, sweet with slight sourness. According to the tasters, Auxis received a mark of 4,5 out of 5 possible points. Apples are suitable for the preparation of dried fruits, fresh consumption. Fruits contain a large amount of useful minerals and vitamins.
Auxis fruits fall off if not harvested in time
Growing regions
Suitable for growing in temperate continental climates. In Our Country, the tree grows in the middle lane and in the south. In the north, an apple tree may not overwinter, but if you create a good layer of insulation, then this is possible.
Productivity
The Auxis apple variety is high-yielding. Up to 50 kg of apples are harvested from one tree per season. However, under unfavorable growing conditions, the yield decreases.
Frost resistance
The tree is able to endure temperatures up to -25 0С. Frost-resistant properties appear by the 5th year of life. Young seedlings must be insulated for the winter, regardless of the growing region. Use mulch and breathable materials, cover the root area and top.
Disease and pest resistance
Auxis has strong immunity. The apple tree is resistant to the following diseases and pests: scab, rust, fruit rot, red tick, leafworm, cytosporosis.
In rare cases, the tree may become sick. This is due to high humidity, an overabundance or lack of fertilizers, as well as improper care.
Rarely apple tree Auxis is affected by powdery mildew
Flowering period and ripening period
The first buds are tied in early May. By the end, they fully bloom, the formation of fruits occurs. The fruits ripen at the end of August. They must be collected within 14 days until they crumble.
Pollinators for apple trees Auxis
A tree needs a pollinator to bear fruit successfully. Due to cross-pollination, apple trees set fruit. The following varieties are suitable Melba, Antonovka ordinary, Aksamit, Moscow Grushovka, Candy, Mackintosh, Zhigulevskoye and others.
Any variety of apple trees with the same ripening period as Auxis will do.
Transportation and storage
According to reviews, the Auxis apple variety belongs to the maturing varieties. Fruits are stored until February in a cool place. In the refrigerator, apples can lie until March. The fruits have a dense structure, easily tolerate transportation. Suitable for sale and self-use.
Advantages and disadvantages
Apple tree Auxis has its advantages:
- high yield;
- mid-season;
- high taste qualities;
- transportability;
- keeping quality;
- frost resistance;
- strong immunity.
Among the shortcomings, the whimsicality of the tree to favorable growing conditions is noted. If you do not feed, pour or overdry the plant, it immediately lets you know about it.
It is necessary to monitor the condition of the tree in order to get a high yield.
Rules of landing
Young seedlings are purchased from a nursery that can guarantee the quality of the tree. Apple trees take root better when planted for the winter. Step-by-step instruction:
- Dig a hole 1 m deep and 70 cm in diameter.
- The earth from the pit is mixed with humus and mineral fertilizers.
- Soak the roots of the seedling for 24 hours in a solution of manganese.
- They lower it into the hole, straighten the roots.
- Sprinkle the roots with earth in layers.
- Form a near-trunk circle with a diameter of 30 cm.
- Water the seedling with 15 liters of water.
- Cover with a layer of mulch.
- The top is insulated with spandbond or agrofibre.
- Leave until spring.
The seedlings quickly take root, by the beginning of the season the growth will be 50 cm. By the third year of life, the tree will begin to bear fruit.
Cultivation and care
Caring for an apple tree includes several manipulations:
- watering;
- top dressing;
- mulching;
- wintering;
- treatment for diseases and pests;
- pruning.
If all agrotechnical work is carried out on time, the harvest of the apple tree will be rich.
Auxis quickly takes root in a new place
Watering
Irrigation is carried out 4 times per season, if there is no drought and heavy rains:
- During the budding period.
- During fruit set.
- During the fruiting period.
- After the harvest.
At least 30 liters of water are consumed per apple tree. Water the plant in the near-stem circle.
Additional fertilizing
Fertilize the apple tree together with watering. Use ready-made mineral complexes and organic compounds:
- humus;
- manure;
- chicken manure;
- wood ash;
- herbal decoctions;
- copper sulfate;
- phosphate rock;
- potassium salts;
- nitrogenous fertilizers.
Bookmark top dressing is carried out under the root. Cover with mulch on top so that they are quickly absorbed.
Mulching
It plays the role of a protective layer of the root system, retains moisture, helps to overwinter. In the role of mulch, straw, moss, tree bark, fallen leaves, humus, cut grass are used.
It is important to mulch the apple tree before the onset of winter. It additionally warms the roots under a layer of snow.
Wintering
For the winter, young seedlings are covered entirely, using spandbond, agrofibre and other breathable materials for this. The roots are mulched.
Mulch retains moisture, which prevents the tree from drying out.
Treatment against pests and diseases
Fungicides and insecticides for fruit trees are used for this purpose. Chemicals are completely eliminated in 21 days. The first treatment is carried out during the budding period, repeated as necessary.
Trimming
Pruning is carried out annually. The first 5 years form the crown of the apple tree. In the first year, the central branch is cut, in the second – two main shoots, in the third – four. In summer, thickened areas are thinned out. After harvesting, broken and damaged branches are removed.
Collection and storage
Harvest 2 weeks before full ripening. The procedure is carried out at the end of August. The apples are green in color and have a rich raspberry blush at this time. The fruits are carefully removed from the trees, avoiding falling. If the harvest is not carried out in a timely manner, the fruits fall off.
Store the crop in a cool place, for example, in a cellar or on a balcony. Apples are laid out in plastic or wooden boxes in one row. Periodically inspect the fruits, remove spoiled and rotten.
Auxis fruits have a dense structure, so they are well stored.
Conclusion
The Auxis apple variety is excellent for growing in central Our Country. Subject to all the rules of agricultural technology, the tree gives high yields. Fruits have good qualities, tolerate transportation. Auxis is grown commercially for processing. Many gardeners keep this variety for personal use.
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