Apple tree Antey
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Before you start growing a particular crop, you need to find out all the details of its cultivation, planting and subsequent care, so that the plant grows for a long time and has a healthy appearance. When choosing a variety (in this article we will focus on one specific one, namely the Antey apple tree variety), you need to find out if it is suitable (Antey apple tree) for growing in your region, you need to make a purchase of seedlings only in proven nurseries, stores or gardeners ... If you make the wrong preparation for planting a plant, this can affect the subsequent development of both the tree itself and the entire garden.
Apple tree Antey: variety description
Apple Antey: photo of the variety
The Antey apple variety belongs to the winter variety of apple trees. the appearance of the variety is associated with the crossing of several winter varieties, such as Babushkino, Newtosh and Belorusskoe raspberry. The Antey apple variety has been recognized by many gardeners for its productive and economic properties. Trees differ in average height, thin crown, weakly branched, can resemble the shape of a pyramid, but can also use a rounded shape. The branches are light brown, young shoots are dark brown, medium thick. The foliage has a dark green color, is distinguished by a large oval shape, a pointed tip and small denticles at the edges. From the third year after the planting, the trees begin to bring a regular and rich harvest. 1 adult tree can bear up to 50 kg of tasty fruits and is able to tolerate low temperatures well. has immunity against certain diseases, but can be subject to scab.
Antey apples are large, weight starts from 200 g and more. Antey apples are round-conical, slightly flattened, and slightly ribbed. The main color is green, and the integumentary color is claret-red. The pulp is juicy and green in color. The Antey apples taste sweet and sour, have a delicate aroma. Depending on the region in which the variety is grown, the fruit ripens in September-October. Apples begin to ripen 2 months after you harvest. Can be stored fresh until May. Has universal use.
Pros and cons.
TO pluses Antey apple varieties include: long shelf life; resistant to low temperatures; bears fruit regularly.
Main minus - exposed to scab.
Dimensional characteristics.
Antey apple trees are of medium height, they can reach a height of 3 m. A thin crown, has a pyramidal-rounded shape, there are divisions into tiers. The crown can be up to 3 m in diameter.
Productivity.
Antey apples: variety photo
The Antey apple variety brings a rich harvest. Mature trees can yield up to 50 kg of harvest.
Tasting assessment.
Antey apples have a sweet and sour taste. Fruits contain a large number of beneficial nutrients. Antey apples contain:
- Dry matter.
- Titrated acid.
- Sugar.
- Ascorbic acid.
- Carbohydrates and Proteins.
- Pectin.
- P-active substances.
Antey apple tree: frost resistance
Possesses good resistance to winter frost. The frost resistance of the Antey apple tree allows it to withstand temperatures down to -30 degrees. In this case, there will be no negative consequences for the growth and development of the tree.
Immunity against disease.
The apple tree has average immunity against various diseases. Able to quickly undergo scab.
Life expectancy.
The life span of Antey apple trees is 30-35 years. The active period of life, with a large harvest, is considered to be 5-25 years of age. Zoning. Due to the fact that the Antey apple variety has good resistance against very low winter temperatures, it is therefore possible to grow the variety in many regions of our country.
Apple tree Antey: planting varieties
Apple tree Antey: photo of the variety
It is necessary to plant the Antey apple tree in the spring before the buds bloom and in the autumn, when the leaf fall ends. But many gardeners say it's best to choose autumn before the first frost hits. The thing is that this way the tree can better take root in a new place. If you take spring, then the tree has little time before the buds bloom. Therefore, the tree will direct all its forces to its development, and not to the root system. To plant the Antey apple tree, you need to choose a sufficiently refreshed place with fertile soil and away from groundwater. Growing the variety in acidic soil is also not suitable. before planting, it is best to place the roots of the tree in water for a couple of hours so that the root system can better get saturated with moisture. A few days before planting, you need to prepare a pit with a depth of up to 0.8 m and a diameter of 1 m. On the bottom of the pit, you need to lay drainage, on top of which you pour fertilized and prepared soil. Place a seedling with a root system in the middle. It is necessary to ensure that the location of the root collar is 2-3 cm above the ground. Then the pit must be covered with prepared soil, as it is laid it must be compacted. It is also necessary to install a supporting stake in the center, and then water the seedling abundantly.
Growing rules
The Antey apple variety does not make any special demands on its grower. You just need to adhere to the basic rules.
- If the weather is dry, then water a little more often.
- Apply fertilizer on time.
- Prune damaged and dry branches, carry out the crown formation procedure.
- Take preventive measures against various diseases and pests.
Care rules.
If the weather is hot and you have introduced additional watering, as well as if there are heavy rains, then you need to loosen the trunk circle. You can also mulch the trunk circle, which will protect against drying out and the development of various types of weeds. All cuts and wounds on the tree must be treated with a garden varnish. In autumn, whitewash the trunk, dig the trunk circle, adding compost and the necessary fertilizers. Fertilizers need to be applied three times throughout the season. After the flowering is over, fertilizers are applied that contain nitrogen and phosphorus. When the process of apple formation takes place, the use of complex mineral and organic fertilizers is suitable. After you harvest, you can also use the use of complex mineral and organic fertilizers. In the spring time it is necessary to process trees to protect them from such pests as: flower beetle, aphid, moth, leaf beetle. Treatment with preparations containing calcium. When the formation of fruits occurs, it is necessary to carry out processing with drugs that contain calcium. Maintaining an interval of approximately 1-2 weeks.
We carry out pruning and crown formation.
Apple tree Antey: photo of the variety
Pruning unnecessary branches is carried out in autumn and spring.With the onset of spring, they prune those branches that were either damaged or died during the winter months. Still, the main pruning occurs in the fall. This pruning allows the trees to be freed and sanitized. It should be carried out after you have harvested the entire crop and all the foliage has fallen. But don't overuse cropping. After all, if you cut too many shoots, it can negatively affect the tree. The maximum number of branches you can prune is no more than 1/3 of the total number of branches. Carrying out the formation of the crown, you need to know a few rules:
- The location of the skeletal branches should be at a great distance from each other.
- The location of the central shoot should be higher than the skeletal branches.
- Higher-order branches must be longer than lower-order branches.
Apple tree Antey: cultivar pollinators
The Antey apple variety is self-fertile. As pollinators, it is well suited to:
How does the Antey apple tree ripen and bear fruit?
Apple tree Antey: photo of the variety
The first fruits of the Antey apple tree begin to bear two to three years after the planting. The tree then bears fruit regularly. Depending on the region in which the variety is grown, the fruit ripens in late September or early October. Antey apples can be stored for six months. A cool, well-ventilated room is suitable for storing Antey fruits.
Types and variations of the variety
On a dwarf rootstock.
Apple Antey: photo of the variety
In order to reduce labor costs for growing many crops as well as harvesting, many gardeners use the method of growing apple trees on dwarf rootstocks. This variety did not bypass this method. After planting, the central conductor begins to decrease in size, its length should be no more than 40 cm.The lateral shoots are pruned so that they are no more than 18 cm long.After that, they begin to bend in such a way as to create a wide angle in relation to to the center conductors. In general, the growing process is similar to the usual method of forming a tree.
Columnar
it is possible to grow the variety in a columnar form - when the branches of the trees begin to grow in a vertical direction and the crown is not too large. There is no change in the properties inherent in the variety. Peculiarities of cultivation in different regions
Apple tree Antey: photo of the variety
Cultivation of the Antey apple tree in different regions
Due to the fact that the Antey apple variety is resistant to low winter temperatures, the variety is well suited to grow it in any regions of Russia. It does not make certain requirements for care in these regions.
In Ukraine
Natural conditions inherent in Ukraine are well suited to grow this variety, without any requirements related to care. You just need to follow the general rules for caring for the variety.
In Belarus.
The Antey apple variety first appeared in this country, so the growing conditions for it are just ideal and familiar.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I would like to note that if you are going to grow the Antey apple variety on your site, then you will be provided with a rich harvest of beautiful, tasty and healthy apples for a long time. It is very easy to look after him. You can keep Antey apples fresh for a long period of time. Can be used in various types of processing.
Apple tree Antey: video about the variety
