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The apple tree Apple Spas is a young variety that has already been appreciated by many gardeners. This variety of culture, bred using the latest achievements of domestic breeding, attracts with a combination of unpretentiousness and consistently high yields.
History of breeding
Specialists from the Krasnodar North Caucasus Scientific Research Institute of Horticulture and the Oryol All- Scientific Research Institute of Fruit Crops Breeding took part in the selection of the apple tree variety Yablochny Spas. The working group was headed by Academician EN Sedov. The source material was the Papirovka and Redfree varieties. The variety, bred in the early 2000s, was included in the State Register in 2009 and zoned in the Black Earth Region and the Central Region.
Description of the apple tree variety Apple Spas
Apple Spas is a tall tree with a wide crown, characterized by good growth power. The apple tree, abundantly strewn with a large number of large fruits with a dark pink blush, looks very elegant and is a real decoration of the garden.
tree appearance
The tree is tall, up to 15 m tall, has a rounded crown of medium density, formed by curved, sparsely located branches. Its diameter can be up to 4-5 m.
The branches of this apple tree are located almost at right angles to the trunk.
The leaf plate is green, large, ovoid, with a short pointed end, wrinkled. The edge of the sheet is notched.
The life expectancy of a tree reaches 70 years.
Description of fruits
Apple saved large, weighing about 210 g, round-conical shape, with pronounced ribbing. The skin is oily, matte, smooth. The color is dominated by a greenish-yellow tint, about half of the surface is occupied by frequent stripes of pink of varying intensity. Merging, they form a bright elegant blush. Large numerous subcutaneous points are clearly visible. The pulp of the apple Apple saved is of a pale green color, has an average density and a fine-grained structure.
Numerous descriptions and photos testify to the excellent commercial qualities of apples of the Apple Spas variety.
Expert assessment of the appearance of apples is 4,4 points
Characteristic of the variety
In the description of the apple tree variety Apple Spas, positive characteristics predominate. The fact is that this is a triploid variety, that is, the apple tree has a triple set of chromosomes. Such varieties are characterized by annual fruiting, resistance to certain diseases and excellent consumer qualities.
Palatability
The pulp of apples is sweet and sour, juicy, crispy, with a pleasant aroma. According to experts, the taste of apples of the Apple spas variety is rated at 4,3 points.
The variety belongs to the table, that is, it is suitable both for consumption in its natural form and for processing.
Terms of maturation
It is believed that Apple Spas has an earlier ripening period than other summer varieties. In the southern territories and in the central part of Our Country, the fruits begin to ripen in the second decade of August; in colder regions, the crop is harvested in early September.
Productivity
Variety Apple saved is considered early and high-yielding. The first fruits are tied 3-4 years after planting the seedling in a permanent place. The phase of effective fruiting begins at the age of 7–8 years, then about 50 kg of apples are removed from the tree. With age, the productivity of the apple tree steadily increases.
Winter hardiness
The originator of the variety Apple Spas declared the frost resistance of the tree to -25 ° C. At lower temperatures and during return frosts, vegetative buds and bark may suffer, but the tree recovers quickly, and these damages do not affect the yield.
Apple tree pollinators Apple spas
The tree is characterized by high self-fertility, for stable fruiting you can do without pollinators, but the proximity to other varieties of apple trees has a beneficial effect on productivity. Any diploid variety with the same flowering period is suitable as a pollinator.
Growing regions
Despite the fact that the advantages of the variety are best revealed in the climatic conditions of the Central Black Earth region, it is gradually conquering other territories. According to gardeners, the apple tree feels great in the conditions of Siberia and the Urals.
Resistance to diseases
One of the important characteristics is the high resistance of the tree to all types of scab. This apple tree also demonstrates good immunity against other fungal diseases, as well as pests. Only very weakened specimens that are not properly cared for can be infected.
Advantages and disadvantages
Best of all, the fruits of Apple Savior are suitable for consumption in their natural form, but many housewives prefer to process them into compote, jam, or use them as a filling for baking.
The disease-resistant variety Apple spas does not require fungicide treatment, so its fruits do not accumulate harmful substances
Pros:
- high yield, including in adverse weather conditions;
- self-fertility;
- regular stable fruiting;
- precociousness;
- excellent taste;
- universal purpose;
- high resistance to crop diseases;
- unpretentiousness;
- frost resistance.
Cons:
- demands for crown pruning.
Planting an apple tree Apple spas
When laying an apple orchard, the following conditions must be observed:
- the place should be flat and well lit;
- areas with surface occurrence of groundwater are not suitable;
- the culture does not tolerate heavy soils and lands with an acidic reaction.
Planting this fruit tree is not difficult: a mixture of fertile soil with organic and mineral fertilizers is poured into a previously prepared pit and a seedling is placed. The root system is covered with the remaining earth, the soil is compacted and watered abundantly.
You can plant apple trees both in spring and autumn, however, experienced gardeners recommend autumn planting, since the survival rate of seedlings in this case is higher.
Care instructions
Thanks to the unpretentiousness of apple trees of this variety, even a novice gardener can handle them. Trees need the following activities:
- watering during periods of drought;
- mulching the soil around the trunk, weeding;
- top dressing at the beginning of the growing season, before flowering and in the last weeks of summer.
The apple tree Apple saved makes high demands on pruning. Shoots grow almost 60 cm per season, and such intense vegetation reduces fruiting efficiency. In addition, long branches can freeze slightly in especially harsh winters. To prevent this from happening, when pruning, it is recommended to shorten the shoots by half.
Old apple trees need rejuvenating pruning
Unlike other apple trees, Apple spas practically does not need preventive treatments for diseases and pests.
In the climatic conditions of Siberia and the Urals, an apple tree of this variety is recommended to be insulated for the winter. To do this, it is enough to wrap the trunk with rags or spruce branches. If the bark is still badly damaged by winter frosts, the damage should be treated with garden pitch.
Collection and storage periods
Harvest of apples Apple spas must be harvested immediately after ripening, since overripe fruits quickly lose their qualities.
Ural bulk is stored somewhat better than apples of other summer varieties. Fruits retain their consumer properties up to 45 days.
Numerous articles and videos on the collection and storage of apples are fully true with regard to the Apple spas variety.
In order for the fruits to be well stored, they are placed in cardboard boxes or wooden boxes and cleaned in a cool place with an air humidity of about 85%.
Conclusion
The apple tree Apple saved is an extremely promising variety, which may be of interest not only to large farms, but also to amateur gardeners. The variety favorably differs from other summer apple trees in stability and efficiency of fruiting, fruit size and keeping quality.
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