Apple tree Arkad

Apples are loved by both adults and children. A huge variety of dishes can be prepared from them, from stewed fruit and juice to an exquisite fruit salad. And the varietal diversity of this culture is truly amazing. Today we will tell you about the Arkad variety, which is classified as self-fertile, autumn varieties. And the Arkad apple tree was bred at the Tatar scientific research institute by domestic breeders. Naturally, Tatarstan is considered to be an area of ​​intensive cultural dissemination. In this article we will talk about the general characteristics of the variety, the characteristics of fruiting, the advantages and disadvantages of the culture.

Apple-tree Arkad - description and characteristics

These trees are medium-sized, the crown is quite dense, well-leafy, broadly pyramidal. If we talk about the type of fruiting, then it is mixed. The shoots of these plants are straight in shape, the bark on them is dark brown, there is a slight drooping. The foliage is rather large, rounded, dark green. The leaf plates are shiny, along the edges the leaves are rather strongly curved, slightly wrinkled. There are also irregularities along the edges. The stipules themselves are small, it is not difficult to care for this crop, it is enough to water the plants in a timely manner, cut them off and feed them. Due to the fact that the crown of the tree is quite thick, it is necessary not to forget about pruning. Shoots must be pruned, so that the fruits on the apple tree form freely, and the fruits are equally well illuminated by the sun if possible.

Apple-tree Arkad: features of the variety

Apple tree Arkad photo

The fruits of the plant are not very large, medium in size. They have a rounded, slightly conical shape. On each apple, you can see faint ribs. The fruit is not always the right shape. The peel of apples is thin, but smooth, there is no waxy coating. By color, the fruits are greenish cream, sometimes even yellow. In the sun, apples develop a faint reddish-brown blush. But the fruit stalks are rather short, and the central fruit is shorter than the rest. The funnel is quite deep, large, slightly orange in color. The cups are large, half-open, much less often closed. Seeds naturally form in every apple. They are stored in the so-called seed chambers. The flesh of the fruits is snow-white, dense and juicy, sweet and sour to taste, the aroma is pronounced. The fruits contain dry substances, ascorbic acid, and sugars.

Apple tree Arkad: advantages and disadvantages

These apples have both advantages and disadvantages. The fruits usually begin to ripen in early autumn and can be harvested over a long period of time. The indisputable advantage of the variety is that they simply have excellent keeping quality; in a cool place, the fruits are able to retain their taste and aroma until mid-winter. They can be consumed fresh and also processed. Housewives most often prepare compote or jam from these fruits. As you understand, these apples can be transported over long distances, the fruits will not spoil for a long time. Despite the fact that their skin is quite thin, the apples do not break. Of the minuses, it should be noted that this variety is self-fertile, therefore, it is necessary to plant some other apple variety for pollination nearby. If this is not done, then do not expect a bountiful harvest. The Volga beauty is perfect for this role. If you plant other varieties of apple trees, then carefully read the characteristics of the variety, do not forget that the flowering time of these apple trees must coincide, otherwise the crops will simply fade at different times and at the same time the Arkad itself will not bear fruit, since the insects will not have time dust the plants. Another advantage of the variety includes early yield, the culture begins to bear fruit as early as 4 years of age. An indisputable advantage is that this variety is winter-hardy, it is quite resistant to many types of diseases, for example, to such a scourge of gardeners as scab.

Conclusion

As a result, I would like to note that arcad is, indeed, a very good apple variety. His yield is always consistently high, despite the fact that the fruits are medium in size, the apples are incredibly fragrant, and the taste is very pleasant. Gardeners note that their taste is sweet and sour. In addition, apples contain many useful vitamins and minerals, ascorbic acid, which is so beneficial for our body. There is no need to take care of the culture intensively. The plant begins to bear fruit from the age of four, and sometimes from the age of five. But do not forget that the crown of the apple tree is quite thick, so it is necessary to carry out formative pruning. It is advisable to form the crown in such a way that all fruits are equally well illuminated by the sun, and the branches do not touch each other too tightly. In Tatarstan, many are engaged in the cultivation of these crops, however, in many other regions of Russia, Arkad is very popular.