Winter apple varieties

Winter varieties of apples are in great demand.They are able to retain their original appearance and taste until next summer and withstand the harsh Russian climate. To choose the right apple variety for your plot, you need to familiarize yourself with the features of the sought-after varieties and selection criteria.

The moment of ripening winter apples occurs in the autumn period. Most of the varieties of this type have a significant advantage - the fruits for a long period of time remain on the branches until frost. Fully ripe apples after assembly, during storage.

In terms of storage the fruit can be divided into the following categories:

• Early winter apples can be stored until the New Year holidays or February.
• Winter varieties are able to be stored without loss of their presentation until March.
• The late winter fruits of apples retain all their qualities until next summer.

Each apple variety will change its qualities in its own way during the winter. Changes in skin color will be observed, and the flesh will acquire a different taste. However, all species have the same benefits:

• maintaining the attractiveness of the presentation;
• good portability of transportation;
• long shelf life;
• during storage, fruits get a rich taste and great aroma.

Breeders have developed a large number of types of apples, however, several varieties have become very popular. Before choosing an apple tree, you should familiarize yourself with each to learn the features and its characteristics.

This species of apple trees appeared by combining two types of apple trees: Antonovka and Welsey. Apples are characterized by a high degree of resistance to frost and scab. The process of fruiting begins early, each tree allows you to collect a rich harvest.

The tree itself grows to medium size, characterized by a good crown. "Moscow winter" is valued for large fruits, weighing 200 g. A shape in the form of a rounded cone is provided, for which the manifestation of ribbing is not characteristic. At the time of harvest, the peel is green, but after the fruit ripens it acquires a yellowish tinge, with red shading all over the fruit.

Many dots of yellow color, located under the skin, have a bright manifestation. For the pulp is characterized by a creamy hue with a sweet-sour taste. Harvesting begins in the last days of September or in early October. Final maturity occurs when apples are stored, in December. Fruits are able to lie in refrigeration until spring.

The variety was developed by domestic breeders. Its fruits are characterized by richness and attractive aroma. Fruit weight reaches 400 grams. They are characterized by dessert taste, long shelf life and resistance to cold weather.

The skin color is green, which in the future turns yellow with a pink blush. The shape of the fruit is round and slightly elongated.

This variety of apples is known for cold tolerance and large size (when compared with other species created for Siberia). Apples reach 100 g. The flat-circular form with a small degree of ribbing prevails. The peel is colored greenish-yellow with red stripes. Under the skin there are many small dots that are pronounced.

The flesh has a cream color, a small degree of graininess, high density, and juiciness. Sweet and sour taste to many people.

This variety of North American origin and was bred in Indiana.At the beginning of the last century, apple trees began to appear in France. Fruits have a large, calvilous shape, on which a small degree of ribbing is present.

This type of apples is securely mounted on the tree, due to which it does not fall from the impact of strong gusts of wind. "Banana Winter" is not prone to attacks of fungi, but may suffer from the moth. The fruits have a smooth and slightly oily skin, the surface of which is shiny and thin. As a rule, the sunny part of an apple has a dark pink color with red dots.

This has to do with Finnish selection. Fruits can grow to medium or large size. The flesh has a pleasant taste. The peel of the apple is covered with a beautiful touch of red.

The variety is considered universal in its use, it is long preserved. The shape of the fruit is slightly oblate, with a striped skin and white flesh. Weight can be up to 200 g.

“Winter Saffron” is a universal type of apple trees, the creation of which belongs to Russian breeders. The variety is considered to be early winter, fruit harvesting occurs at the beginning of winter. Apples have rounded shapes, on which there is a small degree of ribbing. Peel has a yellowish-green color, on which there is a reddish blush. The flesh is distinguished by its fine grain, juiciness and pleasant taste. Fruit weight reaches 130 g.

Most gardeners appreciate this variety for good performance in transportation. If the admissible temperature conditions are observed, the transportation time reaches 85 days. With one apple you can collect about 155 kg of fruit.

The appearance of the fruit is similar to the turnip, so the variety is described as a bulb. Mostly light green colors, where there is a little red blush. The variety is not common among gardeners, although it has many advantages.

Fruits have a conical shape with roundness. The maximum weight reaches 150 g. Harvesting occurs when the skin becomes greenish-yellow. At full maturity, the color becomes golden. The flesh can be white or cream. The structure is characterized by fine grain, richness and pleasant aroma. The taste of apples is sweet and sour. Charges begin in the last decade of September.

The choice of varieties of apple should be approached responsibly. It is necessary to take into account the region in which the plantation of the fruit tree is planned, as well as its requirements for apples. The weight is given to the shelf life and good taste properties.

Planting region has a great influence in the choice of the desired variety. On the territory of Siberia often planted "Ranetki." It is a fruit tree with small apples, which were bred by crossing Siberian varieties with European ones. Good yields are given in this climatic zone by the variety “Zavetnoye”, “Khakassky synapse”.

For regions from the middle lane and for the northern areas, preference should be given to apples that are resistant to frost. Breeders have created a large number of apples, are able to survive the harsh winters, are distinguished by the early ripening of fruits.Such seedlings can be planted in the Volga region.

The following varieties of winter apple trees are in demand:

• Antey. This apple variety was created for regions that are located in a temperate climate zone, where there are sharp temperature fluctuations. Fruits reach large sizes, have rounded shapes. A large proportion of the crop is colored red. Apples are valued for their juiciness, fragrant and astringency. The variety is famous for its long-term storage and good external characteristics.
• Auxis. Apples have standard sizes, but some gardeners mark the collection of large fruits. When the apples ripen, they get a pale yellow color, a small red blush appears on the skin. Sweet taste, along with juicy pulp, add variety to demand among gardeners.
• Baltika. This type of apples was purposefully created for the north-western part of Russia. Fruits have a pale yellow color, on which there is a striped blush. With one apple you can get up to 200 kg of the crop. Shelf life is quite long. Apples during maturation do not lose their marketability and taste.

• "Bashkir handsome." Apples are rounded fruits with wide sides. You can find elongated specimens with a conical shape. The color scheme is yellow with a greenish tint and red streaking. The variety was rated for succulence, resistance to scab and an increased level of cold resistance.
• "Golden autumn". This type of apple is often found in the middle lane. It was created purposefully for the Russian cold. Apples have a rounded cone shape, large size. The color scheme is light yellow. By the end of the summer period, a pink blush begins to peep on it. Many people appreciate the “Golden Autumn” for its sweet and sour taste, spiciness and juiciness.

• "Cinnamon New." It is a conical fruit that grows to an average size. Coloring - yellowish-green. There is a reddish blush on the skin. Abundant juiciness is characteristic of the flesh, along with tender and sour-sweet taste properties. The variety is rated by most people for its rich yield and resistance to cold winters. The shelf life of apples is long. Until spring, the fruits do not lose their marketability.
• "Lungwort". The fruits of this variety have small sizes and flat-circular forms. The color of the fruit is yellow with a greenish tinge. As they mature, a blush appears on them. To taste, apples attract with sweetness and a small amount of spice. The color of the pulp is creamy, the structure is dense and juicy, with a slight graininess. Many gardeners appreciate this variety, as its fruits are not subject to rotting.

• "Northern synapse." This is a late ripe variety of apple trees, the fruits of which do not deteriorate due to long-term storage. Apples have an oblong shape and medium size. The peel has a smooth surface and a yellowish-green color. When ripe, it begins to appear blush brownish-red hue. This type of apple is characterized by juiciness, sour-sweet taste.
• "Solntsedar". This species was created for the Urals. Trees are characterized by high resistance to frost, but are susceptible to damage by scabs. Fruits may have a rounded flat shape or truncated oval. To taste the fruit is sweet with a slight tart flavor. Color solution - light cream with a scarlet pattern. The flesh is characterized by a whiteness with reddish streaks.
• "Ural bulk". This species was created by combining the “Ranetki krasnoye” and “Belyy Beer Pouring”. Fruits have a small size, skin of a light yellow shade and snow-white flesh. On the surface of the apples there is a bluish bloom.Greater yields are achieved through mutual pollination with other varieties.

Many gardeners believe that only imported varieties of apples are suitable for wintering. This opinion is erroneous, since domestic breeders have developed many varieties of winter apple trees, the fruits of which can be stored for a long time.

The most commonly used varieties are stored until spring:

• Welsey, Lobo. These varieties of winter varieties are preserved until the second decade of winter.
• "Spartan". Fruits preserve flavor qualities until spring.
• Vityaz. This is the best option for harvesting in the winter. Under all conditions, apples retain their properties until the end of spring.
• "Winter Banana". Apples are able to preserve their taste and presentation until June.
• "Prikubansky apple." The variety is marked by a long period of storage. Many gardeners choose this type of apples, because they have a high resistance to various diseases.

To choose the right apple tree of winter varieties, it is recommended to study the reviews of gardeners. With the help of customer comments, you can understand which type of fruit crop is suitable for planting the most.

On the variety "Moscow winter" gardeners leave only positive comments. Most people report that they have been cultivating it for a long time and have not revealed any negative qualities in it. The variety brings a good harvest every year, it does not require a lot of time for growing. Apples delight their owners with aroma and pleasant taste. Due to the taste, this apple tree occupies a leading position in the ranking of winter types of apples.

"Winter Beauty" is often found in Russia. Gardeners appreciate apples for their large size and taste. Caring for apples is not difficult because they do not require frequent watering. Some gardeners report that trees often suffer from rodent attacks, despite resistance to winter cold.

"Altai winter" is valued for its good indicators of preservation and taste. Many gardeners have noted that in the first years of their life, the yield of a tree is rather low.

"Vologda winter" is planted by the majority of gardeners to maintain the range on the backyard territory. The tree is not afraid of severe frosts, it is not exposed to scab. These apples make delicious jam and jam. Some users leave comments that this hybrid is already outdated and replaced by other hybrid varieties, the fruits of which grow to a larger size.

"Winter saffron" was rated by people for their resistance to the harsh Russian winters and for the fruits that can be stored for a long time in the refrigerator. Apple trees are unpretentious in care and bring a rich harvest every year.

"Ranetka" is a popular type of apples in Siberia. Gardeners leave positive reviews about him, with an emphasis on climate resistance, tree simplicity and good fruitfulness. Apples grow small, which is quite typical for this climate.

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