People are known to be attracted to everything new and bright, and the aspect of gardening in this case is no exception. A relatively new, and at the same time also quite a striking discovery was a variety of apples brought from Japan. We are talking about a very beautiful Fuji apple tree, the fruits of which are very spectacular and attractive.
Features
This variety belongs to the exotic category, as it was obtained by Japanese gardeners as a result of crossing two varieties: Rolls Janet and Red Delicious. Bigger, super-sweet, and fresher, Fuji apples are gaining more and more fans every year. Moreover, both among gardeners and among true connoisseurs of apples.
It is interesting that this variety, which was brought to the United States in the 80s, was able to get much more recognition there than at home. It is not surprising, because Fuji apples are a true bouquet of exquisite and unique taste sensations.
As for a more detailed description of this apple tree, it can be presented as follows. A seedling of a variety is able to become a rather vigorous and strong tree, which, as a rule, is prone to abundant fruiting in a periodic rhythm. The latter prevents the process of thinning the ovary. The crown of the trees of the described variety is characterized by the fact that it goes through the process of formation quite easily and quickly.
The fruits of Fuji, as mentioned earlier, differ in that they are quite large (up to 200-250 g), have a rounded-oblong shape and a smooth, clean, dry and glossy skin, on which an attractive blush flaunts. The main color of the fruit is yellow-green, having a striped blush, ranging from pink to purple-red, for the most part of the entire apple.
The flesh of the fruit has a creamy hue and a delicate texture, while it is very crispy, fragrant, has a memorable sweet-sour taste and contains an increased amount of sugar.
It should be pointed out that the fruits obtained during the first harvests of this apple tree can have a very mediocre taste. And further on it will be incredibly tasty and juicy apples, while the most brightly colored fruits will have the largest range of these characteristics.
Among other features of Fuji, the following should also be mentioned:
- The best place to ensure excellent growth and development for the apple tree is the southern territories, where there is always full sun;
- The soil must be rich and moderately moist so that the trees can eventually give a good harvest;
- The flowering time of this apple tree falls on the middle-late period;
- As for such an aspect as pollinators, varieties such as Golden and Red Delicious, Idared, Gala, Ligol, Everest, Grani Smith are ideal for this role for Fuji;
- This variety is diploid, so it can easily become a pollinator for others;
- The level of winter hardiness is sufficient to grow the variety in commercial horticulture areas;
- Disease resistance is uncertain. So, Fuji can be easily affected by fire blight and powdery mildew, but as for scab, the efforts of this disease should already be a little higher;
- Yield levels are high;
- Yield frequency: can be expressed every second year in a mild degree.
It is also interesting that this variety has several clones and other varieties that are similar in certain characteristics to each other. This, for example, is the Fuji Kiku apple tree, bred in Italy, as well as Fujik, whose homeland is Krasnodar.
Apple storage and application
Harvest of this variety usually occurs at the end of autumn. Under normal conditions, the fruits are able to store their consumer qualities for about four months. But this period can be significantly increased by placing the apples in the refrigerator. In this case, they can be used until May next year. This, and the fact that the Fuji fruits are perfectly able to endure transportation, characterizes this variety from the best side.
The use of the fruits of this variety can be the most diverse, as evidenced and once again confirmed by the numerous positive reviews of experts in the field of horticulture. So, due to the fact that these apples are able to retain their shape and all qualities after heat treatment, they can be baked in the oven without fear, and these are various dishes, including pies, cakes, pies, muffins, etc. They can also be used to make jams and jams. Naturally, fruits are also consumed fresh, while mention should be made of their low caloric content, which will especially appeal to those who are on a diet. Fuji apples contain many useful substances that can normalize the work of the whole organism, including children.
Fuji, as it was indicated, does not exist for a very long time, is not one hundred percent tested, but, nevertheless, it has already managed to become very popular and one of the favorite varieties for many.
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