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The Orlinka apple tree is a well-known variety of domestic selection. Tall tree with a compact crown. Gives a large harvest of delicious apples. The rules for planting and care are standard – even a novice gardener will be able to get a lot of fruits in the first growing seasons.
History of occurrence
Orlink’s apple tree was obtained by breeders Sedov E.N., Serova Z.M. and Krasova N.G. The application for admission was submitted in 1993. After passing the tests in 2001, the variety was included in the register of breeding achievements, intended for cultivation in the Central Black Earth region. The originator is the All- Research Institute of Fruit Crops Breeding (Oryol Region).
Description of the apple tree Orlinka
In the description of the variety, the main characteristics are given – height, appearance of the tree, weight, size, shape of the fruit, and others. The main data is presented below.
Orlinka apple tree height
Orlinka’s apple tree reaches a height of 3-4 m if grafted onto a semi-dwarf rootstock. The tree is vigorous, the branches are rapidly increasing in size, the green mass is gaining at a good pace.
tree appearance
The Orlinka apple tree is quite large, rounded in shape. The branches are straight, diverge at sharp angles. The crown is not sprawling, so it does not take up much space. The ends of the shoots rush up. The surface of the bark is smooth, the color is dark gray.
The fruits of the Olinka apple tree appear mainly on spears and annelids of a complex and simple type. The shoots themselves are powerful, do not have strong bends, the cross-sectional shape is rounded. The color is brown, there is a layer of pubescence. The lenticels are small, numerous.
The buds of the Orlinka apple tree are quite large, pressed against the surface, the shape is elongated, conical. The foliage is large, round-ovate, with long points, the top is helically twisted. The surface is wrinkled, does not shine in the sun, matte. Leaf plates are concave, curved downwards. Few pubescent on both sides of the leaf. The edges of the leaves of the Orlinka apple tree are large-sized, large-wavy.
The petioles are long and thick, covered with fluff, purple at the base. Flower buds are large, pubescent, elongated-conical shape. The flowers of the Orlink apple tree are quite large, the petals are pale pink in color, the shape is oblong or round, the edges rise slightly, the degree of closeness is medium.
The tree is vigorous, reaches 4 m
Description of fruits
Orlinka apple fruits are predominantly medium in size. Weight about 140 g. One-dimensional type, can be flattened, more often rounded. The ribs are wide, not too noticeable, sloping. The surface shines in the sun, smooth, without wrinkles, dry to the touch. The predominant color is greenish-yellow (at the time of harvest). After a few weeks, the fruits become light yellow.
The integumentary color is distributed over most of the surface of the fruit of the Orlinka apple tree – these are red stripes on a carmine background. There are few subcutaneous points, they have a light green color and are clearly visible. The stalks are curved, small in length. Funnels are small, sharp-conical, narrow. Semi-open cups. The hearts of Orlinka apple fruits are large, rounded, the chambers with seeds are also large, open. The subcup tubes are long and funnel-shaped. The seeds are dark brown in color, round in shape, small in size.
Characteristics of the apple tree Orlinka
Among the characteristics of the variety, taste, productivity, when the Orlinka apple tree and others are of particular interest. The main parameters are described below.
Palatability
Orlinka apple fruits have a pleasant taste with a balance of sweet and sour, tasting score 4,3 points. The aroma is pronounced, pleasant. The pulp is quite dense, coarse-grained, with a creamy tint. Juicy and aromatic.
Contains in the composition:
- acids – 0,8%;
- sugar – 9,5%;
- ascorbic acid – more than 6,5 mg per 100 g;
- P-active substances – over 310 mg per 100 g.
Ripening dates for the Orlinka apple tree
In terms of ripening, the Orlinka apple tree belongs to summer varieties. The harvest is already in mid-August. The consumption period lasts several weeks until the first days of September.
Productivity
The yield of the Orlinka variety is quite good. From an adult tree, you can collect 25-30 kg and even more. The indicator depends on climatic conditions, weather, landing site and compliance with the rules of care. When grown on an industrial scale, the yield reaches 150 centners per hectare.
Fruits of medium size, with red stripes
Frost resistance of Orlinka apple tree
The variety is quite winter-hardy – the Orlinka apple tree grows well in all regions of the middle zone, in the Volga region, the Black Earth region, in southern Our Country. However, it will not be possible to grow it in the Urals, in Siberia, in the northern regions.
Orlinka apple pollinators
The apple tree does not need pollinators. She sets fruit well on her own. But she herself can become a pollinator for varieties with similar flowering periods:
- Melba;
- Paping;
- Moscow pear.
Growing regions
Initially, the variety was intended for cultivation in the Central Black Earth region – in the Belgorod, Kursk, Tambov, Voronezh and Lipetsk regions. However, practice has shown that it is possible to cultivate crops in the middle lane, as well as in the Volga region and in the southern regions of Our Country.
Disease resistance
The immunity of the Orlink apple tree is quite good – it is known that it is resistant to scab on leaves and fruits. But there is no data on resistance to other diseases and pests. Therefore, spring and summer preventive treatments are required. To do this, use fungicides, insecticides and folk remedies.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Orlinka apple tree is valued for its good yield, excellent apple taste, and attractive presentation. This is a classic summer variety, the fruits of which can be consumed fresh, as well as processed.
The fruits are beautiful in appearance, have a pleasant taste
Pros:
- high yield;
- winter hardiness in the middle zone;
- scab resistance;
- does not need pollinators;
- attractive trade dress.
Cons:
- the ripening period is relatively extended;
- in regions with severe winters, it will not be possible to grow;
- no data on immunity to a number of diseases and pests;
- fruits are not stored for more than three weeks.
Planting apple tree Orlinka
Planting the Orlinka apple tree is traditionally planned for autumn – from late September to mid-October. In the south, it is allowed to land in the spring – in early April. When choosing a place, pay attention to several parameters:
- good lighting – there should be no shadow, the site is completely open;
- without high groundwater. It is allowed to rise no more than 2 m to the surface;
- without moisture stagnation on the surface – lowlands are excluded;
- large trees, as well as mountain ash, should not grow nearby.
The Orlink apple tree develops well on fertile, light loamy soil with a neutral pH of 6-7. A few months before planting, the soil is dug up and fertilized with humus or compost up to 10 kg per 1 m2. If there is a lot of clay in the ground, sawdust or sand up to 5 kg is covered in the same area.
When planting an Orlink apple tree, they act like this:
- Several holes of the same depth and diameter of 80-90 cm are planned. The crown of the apple tree is not too spreading, but the tree is tall and large, so the interval between plantings should be at least 3 m.
- In the center they put a support – a peg.
- Sprinkle small stones on the bottom.
- Then fertile soil is poured.
- The seedling is placed in the center, sprinkled with soil.
- Tamped so that the root neck remains 7 cm above the surface.
- Then they are watered with settled water and after a few days they are carefully mulched for the winter. You can use straw, hay, peat and other natural materials.
Features of care
Orlinka apple tree care is standard. To get a good harvest, you must follow these rules:
- Watering young seedlings once a week, adult trees – 1-2 times a month.
- Starting from the second season, nitrogen supplements are given every spring, and during budding and fruit formation, superphosphate and potassium salt are given. Every month, you can add liquid organics, for example, mullein infusion, diluted with water 10 times.
- The soil in the trunk circle is periodically loosened, if necessary, weeds are removed.
- In early spring, pruning is done, preventive treatment with fungicides is carried out.
Regular fertilizing and watering will ensure a good, stable harvest.
Collection and storage
The fruits of the Orlinka apple tree are harvested in mid-August. Fruiting is stretched, so work begins in several stages. They are stored for only 2-3 weeks, after which they ripen completely and are ready for use.
The optimal storage conditions are a dark, cool place with a temperature of 2-6 degrees Celsius and a humidity of 70%. The fruits are placed in wooden boxes in several layers, periodically inspected.
Conclusion
Orlinka apple tree is valued for good yields and relatively high winter hardiness. The fruits are medium, approximately the same size, good taste and aroma. Suitable for fresh consumption and preparation of blanks for the winter.