Apple-tree Altai Velvet

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The Altai Velvet apple tree was bred in the Siberian Research Institute dedicated to viticulture and horticulture. Crossing of two hybrids was carried out, as a result of which a new variety appeared. Many scientists have worked on this, the title of the researcher of the variety belongs to L. Zhebrovskaya, I. Kalinina and N. Ermakova. This variety was bred for a warm and normal climate, in severe frosts, the variety will survive, but it will take a lot of effort to hide it. The apple variety Altayskoe Barkhatnoye, after all the checks, was entered in the state register.

Apple-tree Altai Velvet: description of the variety and characteristics

Apple-tree Altai Velvet: photo of the variety

The apple-tree of the Altayskoye Barkhatnoye variety belongs to trees of medium growth, it can reach up to 4 meters in height. Over time, a strongly elongated oval crown is formed, which consists of strong and strong branches located at an average distance in relation to each other. The branches are directed perpendicular to the trunk.

The shoot of the Altai Velvet apple tree has a green color with a slight brown tint; it also contains a small amount of gray fluff, as well as light lentils. The foliage of the tree is medium in density, but the leaf itself is large. It is deep green in color with a glossy finish on one side and matte on the other. Leaves of an interesting shape, reminiscent of an egg. The base of the leaf is wide and rounded; it slowly flows into the sharp end of the leaf.

Features of the variety

Characteristics of the fruits.

The fruits of the Altayskoye Velvetnoye apple variety are small, about 45 grams - the mass of one apple. They have a regular, round shape. The skin is green with small, frequent red at full maturity. On the fruits, a bluish bloom is visible, which protects the fruit from damage and belongs to the group of natural waxes. A stalk is attached to the apple, it is strong and thick, so it holds the fruit securely.

The apple pulp is white-yellow in color with small red blotches. The tasters rate the appearance, taste and aroma of the fruit as 8 points out of 10 points. If we turn to the chemical composition of the fruit, then we can find out that the apple contains titratable acids 0.8%, tannins 2%, vitamin C 20%.

The fruits of the Altai Velvet apple tree can be used everywhere, since they belong to a universal variety. Often they are preserved in the form of preserves, compotes and jams.

When to harvest the fruit?

Apples begin to ripen towards the end of August, you should not wait for the harvest before this time. The fruits ripen unevenly, so the gardener will have to harvest several times. Due to the fact that as maturity, the stalk of apples weakened, they may begin to crumble before picking. The shelf life of the fruit is about two months. In this case, the storage of fruits should take place only in a cold and dark place.

The first harvest of the Altai Velvet apple tree appears 3 years after planting in a permanent place.