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The Imant apple tree is one of the best varieties that breeders have developed. The culture gained fame due to its unpretentiousness, strong immunity and very tasty fruits.
The story of
The variety is relatively young: it was bred in 1999, but it was registered as an elite apple variety only in 2003. After field trials in 2009, the culture was included in the State Register. It is recommended to grow a tree in the Central region, but it is possible to harvest in areas with a cooler or warmer climate.
A characteristic feature of the Imant apple tree is a strong immune system: good resistance to scab
Description of the apple variety Imant
Gardeners are attracted not only by the taste characteristics of the variety, but also by the appearance of the tree and fruits. Home apple tree Imant is compact in size. At the same time, the tree quickly begins to bear fruit, annually brings a decent harvest. The culture adapts well to environmental conditions, does not respond to gas contamination and chemical air pollution.
Height of the Imant apple tree
Almost any gardener can cultivate a variety, on whose plot there is a place for a tree. In height, the Imant apple tree reaches 3 m, but this figure may vary depending on the stock that was used when planting the variety.
tree appearance
On a dwarf rootstock, an apple tree grows very quickly, but as it stretches, its shoots spread slightly to the side. The Imant variety is not characterized by a strong thickening of the crown, which facilitates the pruning process. The branches of the tree are straight, of medium thickness and length, compact. Outside, they are covered with pubescent bark of a brown or brown hue.
The density of sheet plates is medium. In shape, they are oblong, slightly elongated and large. On the reverse side there is a slight omission. The color of the leaves is rich green, with a matte surface. The root system is branched, medium depth, fibrous type with numerous small processes.
A characteristic feature of the Imant apple tree is a spreading crown, shaped like an inverted panicle
Description of fruits
With proper care, each specimen can reach 280-300 g. In most regions, this indicator is averaged: the weight of the fruit is 180-250 g.
According to the description of the variety and photo, Imant apples are medium or large in size. They are conically rounded, smooth to the touch. Ribbing is weakly expressed.
The skin of the fruit is dense and elastic. During the growth period, a rich green hue with a bluish bloom. As it ripens, the fruit becomes a red-burgundy color, almost purple. Subcutaneous points are clearly visible, on ripe apples they are grayish-green.
Characteristic of the variety
Before purchasing a seedling, you should study its features. The main parameters are frost resistance and resistance to diseases and pests. The rest of the data can be adjusted using various farming methods.
Palatability
The pulp of the fruit is of medium density, soft and juicy, fine-grained, slightly crunchy. Her color is creamy green, some specimens have a lemon tint. From the apple comes a very rich pleasant aroma. The taste of the fruits is dessert, harmonious, there are sweet and sour notes.
According to the tasting assessment, apples from the Imant variety correspond to 4,2 points out of 5
Ripening dates of the apple tree Imant
The variety has a mixed type of fruiting: the ovaries can be seen on any fruit formations: annual growths, annelids or adult branches. The Imant apple tree is often called the winter apple tree, because most gardeners start harvesting in late September or early September.
Productivity
The apple tree is characterized by precocity and a stable harvest. You can see the fruits on the branch already 2-3 years after planting. When cultivating the variety on an industrial scale, yield indicators vary from 17,3 to 21,8 t/ha for the entire season. The maximum indicators were registered in apple trees that have reached the age of five.
In private horticultural plots, up to 25 kg of fruit can be harvested from each Imant apple tree.
Frost resistance of the apple tree Imant
The variety is usually classified as medium-hardy. With proper care and cultivation of the tree in the Central region, the variety can withstand up to -25 ° C. This factor is influenced by both the level of precipitation and the observance of the rules for preparing the crop for wintering.
Apple Pollinators Imant
According to the reviews of gardeners, the Imant apple variety is characterized by friendly and abundant flowering for 1-1,5 weeks. The buds are pink in color, and the opened flowers become white.
The pollinators are bees and other insects, as well as the wind. The Imant apple tree is partially self-fertile. To increase productivity, it is recommended to place varieties such as Alesya or Antey next to the hybrid.
Growing regions
The frost resistance of the Imant apple tree is not enough to be planted in any region of Our Country. A seedling will not take root in the Urals and Siberia. Gardeners in the Far East will not be able to harvest.
Stable fruiting is possible from trees that grow in the Volga region, the Black Sea region or the Moscow region.
Resistance to diseases
The immune system of the tree is strong. The variety is resistant to most types of scab, it is not afraid of cold and rainy summers. The tree is not susceptible to the development of bacterial cancer. If you do not provide the culture with proper care, then there is a risk of cracking the bark.
Apple scab is a fungal disease that affects the leaves and fruits of the tree in regions where the climate is cold in summer
Advantages and disadvantages
One of the indisputable positive qualities of the variety is its high yield and precocity. Up to 25 kg of apples can be harvested from each tree.
The fruits of the Imant apple tree have an unusual and attractive color, which increases their commercial value.
Advantages:
- good frost resistance;
- strong immune system;
- fast survival of seedlings;
- compact and unthickened crown;
- decent transportability and keeping quality of fruits.
Disadvantages:
- with irregular watering and poor care, different-sized fruits grow on the tree, which differ from each other in shape;
- the impossibility of growing a variety in the northern regions.
Planting an apple tree Imant
The variety is unpretentious, but to get a good harvest, you need to provide the Imant apple tree with all the conditions.
When landing, you should be guided by the weather. In most regions, the optimal time is at the end of April or the beginning of May. The earth should warm up well, but the foliage on the trees has not yet blossomed. If the seedling needs to be planted in the fall, then postpone the procedure for September, when the foliage has fallen, but there will be no frost for another month.
The ideal seedling of the Imant apple tree should be two years old and live with dense roots, up to 120 cm in height
The landing site should be well lit by sunlight. Areas exposed to the wind should be avoided. The planting hole must be dug in such a way that the root system is spacious.
Landing algorithm:
- In the pit, build a hill from fertile soil.
- Place the seedling in the hole, straighten the roots, and then cover them with earth.
- It is good to water the Imant apple tree.
Features of care
Agricultural technology is simple: mulch the near-trunk circle, water 3-4 times per season, taking into account weather conditions.
During the vegetative period, regularly remove weeds, fertilize under the root, and provide protection from pests. In autumn, whitewash the trunk, build a fence so that rodents do not gnaw the tree.
Collection and storage periods
Apples have a thick skin, so they tolerate transportation well. It is enough to carefully place them in the box. Fruits should be carefully examined: damaged samples will deteriorate faster.
In the cellars, apples can lie until April without loss of taste. And in refrigerators, fruits will remain intact until the next harvest.
Conclusion
The Imant apple tree is a late-ripening variety with excellent taste and decent frost resistance. The harvested crop is perfectly stored all winter, it can be transported over long distances. The tree itself practically does not need pruning, it is not afraid of scab and other fungal diseases.
Reviews of gardeners about the Imant apple tree
