Apple "Northern Synapse": description of the variety, planting and care

Many gardeners plant apple trees in their summer cottages. But while some people do not know which variety is best to choose.Today we will talk about the Northern Synaph apples.

Experts include the Northern Synaph apple trees to crops of a later ripening period. This variety of apples has the appearance of a strong-growing fruit tree. It is grown in adverse climatic conditions (Eastern Siberia, the Central Black Soil Region, the Volga region). This apple variety is characterized by large, massive main branches and fruit-bearing shoots that are covered with bark of gray-brown color. The flowers of the plant are large, light pink.

Apple trees of this variety have a pyramidal crown, which consists of thick branches and thin branches. The leaves of these fruit-bearing plants are dark green in color with a light shiny coating. Their shape is slightly elongated. They twist to the ends. The first fruits on the trees may appear already just two years after planting. But at the same time, a permanent crop of apples can appear only after five years. Many gardeners note that when crop yields are too high, fruits eventually become smaller.

The harvest of apple varieties "Northern Synapse" occurs in late autumn. But at the same time all the fruits fully ripen only by the beginning of winter. They have a special keeping quality. Apples can retain their taste and attractive appearance after being stored for several months. According to many gardeners, the fruits of this variety of apples have excellent taste.

Apples ripen medium size. Their shape is round, slightly conical. The peel of apples is smooth and even. In the process of ripening, the fruits first have a green or yellow color, and then are covered with a slight red tinge. The flesh of apples is fine-grained with an average density of white. Their taste is sweet-sour and refreshing with spicy notes.

The apple trees of the “Northern Synap” variety possess a number of positive qualities.

• Excellent winter hardiness. The fruits of this variety of apples can withstand even sharp temperature fluctuations, so they are most often planted in regions with unfavorable climate.
• High yield. If a tree is already more than ten years old, it can produce 170 kilograms of fruit each. But at the same time, remember that if the plant is already 20 years old, then the harvest can be significantly reduced.
• Resistance to diseases. The apple trees of the Northern Synapse variety are not very susceptible to scab and many other diseases.
• Skoroplodnost. Freshly planted apple trees of this variety develop very quickly. In some cases, the apples may start within 2-4 years.
• Excellent taste. Most experienced gardeners say that Northern Synaph apples have an excellent sweet-sour taste.
• Good lezhkost. Fruits of apple trees of this variety can be stored after assembly and packing for several months.

Despite such a large list of benefits, apples of the “Northern Synap” variety have some negative qualities.

• Late maturation. The fruits of this variety fully ripen only by the beginning of winter.
• The deterioration of the quality of the fruit with increasing yields. Gardeners note that at too high yields, apples begin to grow smaller.
• Too tall trees. This greatly complicates the harvest of apples. In this case, the branches must be cut off periodically so that they do not cover the rest of the plants on the site.
• The dependence of a good harvest from the warm summer. For high yields to be high, you need not a cool summer and no frost in the autumn.
• The possibility of hitting bitter pit. As a rule, it appears when there is an acute shortage of nutrients useful for plants.
• Unripe fruit is difficult to store. They can spoil too quickly. In addition, they may have an unpleasant or just a poorly pronounced taste.

Before planting seedlings material and place on the land must be carefully prepared. The soil on which the apple tree will be in the future should be removed from the groundwater. Also do not forget that the landing site is not subjected to constant winds through, because it can greatly harm the trees. The most suitable places for planting are medium or light loamy soils. Raw, heavy soils should not be used for this variety.

Planting seedlings must be done at a certain interval. It should be at least 4-5 meters. The dimensions of the pit for planting depend on the size of the planting material. In the center of each such pit you need to drive a massive stake. It acts as a supporting structure. After planting, the seedlings are completely covered with earth taken from the top most fertile layer along with humus.

Before planting, be sure to review all the seedlings. If you see that the areas of their roots are rotting, then it is better to remove them immediately. Many gardeners are advised to pre-soak the root systems in water. And only after they absorb all the moisture, they should be placed in the pit. Do it on the north side of the stake. The root system of seedlings gently straighten. At the same time it is necessary to gradually pour the soil, filling the entire pit. After falling asleep, it should be slightly compacted. But remember that the root collar cannot be filled up, it should be five centimeters from the ground.

A special roller is constructed around each planting material; it is needed to trap moisture during watering. Immediately after planting the apple watered. Also, the soil around the plants is mulched. This should be done with humus, but you can use wood chips. Each cola is tied with a soft rope saplings. To subsequently be able to give the apple a high yield, they should be carefully looked after. So, remember that the soil next to the trunks of plants should be regularly loosen and weed.

If pouring apples are too large, then it is better to use special slingshots. They will prevent the breakage of branches under the weight of such fruits. Do not forget about the timely watering of plants. These procedures should be carried out periodically. For the full development of apple trees immediately after planting you need to make fertilizer. They are enough for 2-3 years. In addition, plants need regular feeding.

Do not forget to follow the formation of the crown of apples. To do this, remove its thickening. After all, it can lead to lower yields and a decrease in the fruits of plants. Ensure that there are no branches breaks in the trees. Most gardeners strongly recommend pruning. You need to start this from the beginning of spring. To conduct pruning, it is necessary to remove all damaged or dried shoots.

When pruning young apple trees, the shoots are shortened by 30-40 cm. If you are pruning an already adult plant, then the shoots are reduced by no more than 20 cm. After this, the cutting sites should be processed. Do this with special solutions. Do not forget that all sorts of pests often appear on apple trees. To avoid this, you need to promptly remove all dry and damaged branches in the trees.

It is also recommended to treat plants with special chemicals that destroy parasites. Apple trees often suffer from a lack of calcium. In this situation it is necessary to spray the plants with calcium. It is recommended to process them with the composition of copper sulfate. This must be done even before the buds bloom.

Most often, the harvest of apples of the "Northern Synapse" variety is started in September or October. Before this is better not to do.After all, the taste of fruit can deteriorate badly during storage. It is permissible to leave apples to hang a little longer, since apple trees of this variety practically do not fall. The fruits reach the brightest and refreshing taste in two months after the harvest of ripe fruits.

Apples "Northern synapse" can be stored for a long time. Fruits are laid in plain paper, boxes or wooden cases.

Most gardeners recommend covering apple trees in winter. However, they should then be opened at a temperature of about 0? in the warmer season. If you don’t open them, they can be strongly suppressed and spoiled. Also, gardeners are advised to carry out pruning of branches and the formation of the crown of plants in early spring, although many do it in late autumn. Sections are necessarily treated with special compounds.

Some gardeners are advised to wrap the young apple trees after planting dense fabrics. This is done so that the trunk is not damaged by hares or mice. After all, these animals often spoil the young bark of such fruit-bearing trees.

Most gardeners noted the excellent taste of the Northern Synaph apples. Often they are used in the preparation of various compotes and jams. Also, many expressed and the fact that the fruits of such plants can be stored for a long time.

Some have noticed that apple trees of this variety will not require special care. After all, they are considered unpretentious compared to other apple trees. Many noted and beautiful, attractive appearance of the fruit. This variety is perfect for those who grow apples for sale. After all, for these apple trees are characteristic high yields.

But today you can find some negative reviews about this variety. So, many gardeners spoke about too high a height of trees. This greatly complicates the collection of fruits. It also leads to the fact that massive branches close other plants from the sun's rays. Summer residents say that due to too high yields the fruits on the trees become too small.

In addition, gardeners expressed that apples of this variety can not be harvested until full ripening, as they will have unexpressed or even unpleasant taste. Some people left negative reviews due to the fact that after collecting the fruit must necessarily lie a little. After all, only after storage, they acquire bright and pleasant taste.

You will learn more about the Northern Synaph apple variety from the following video.