Apple tree Daren

The Daren apple tree is a versatile fruit tree, perfect for the Central Black Earth Region. Due to its taste, this variety has a huge number of admirers. The Daren apple tree is a very ancient variety; the inhabitants of Ancient Rome and Greece enjoyed these apples.

Apple tree Daren: description of the variety and characteristics

Apple tree Daren: photo of the variety

Since ancient times, an apple has been considered an extraordinary fruit, a symbol of vitality, infinity and perfection. There were legends about the healing properties of apple fruits, they were noted by many ancient cultures. The apple is also mentioned in the Holy Scriptures, at the very beginning of the Bible - in the book of Genesis, as a symbol of the Fall. The apple in Christianity is associated with the concept of temptation, temptation and forbidden fruit.

Our ancestors cultivated apple orchards even before the Baptism of Rus. It is known that standard apple trees were used by monks of the 11th-12th centuries.

By the 18th century, it was known about about 600 apple varieties that grew on the territory of Russia, and at the end of the 20th century there were about 10 thousand of them.

The distribution of apple trees in antiquity is spoken of in many tales, legends and epics. Many manuscripts contain references to apple fruits or trees.

In modern days, apple varieties differ in the size of the tree, taste, size and shape of apples, in terms of ripening of fruits (early ripening, mid-ripening, late-ripening).

Let's take a closer look at apple trees by the period of fruit ripening, since this is an important factor for growing.

Early ripe variety. These apples can be eaten as soon as they are removed from the tree. The disadvantages of early maturing varieties are in their shelf life (3-4 days) and in the rapid loss of presentation.

Mid-season variety. These apples are picked from the branches in August or September. They are stored for no more than 15 days.

Late-ripening variety. Such apples are removed from the branches just before the frost, but it is still too early to consume them. They need to create conditions for them to mature and get the taste. You can store such fruits until May, without losing their beneficial properties.

All apples, regardless of the ripeness period when eaten, bring invaluable benefits to a person, thanks to vitamins and pectin.

Among mid-ripening apple trees (it is also called late summer), the Daren apple tree is especially popular, especially for growing in the Central Black Earth part of Russia. Darena is included in the State Register and has proven herself well.

The climate of the Central Black Earth Region in the best way affects the yield and excellent taste of apples. Daryna's apples are delicious both fresh and canned. Juice, jam, compote from them like children and adults.

Many gardeners also use this variety in landscaping their gardening economy. Daren apple trees are very spectacular and will decorate any backyard space.

Features of the variety

Daren's apple tree stems take root well and grow in fertile, cultivated soil. Daren does not need abundant watering and stagnant wet spaces, especially near the root system. It is better to plant such an apple tree in a sunny area, having organized good drainage. Particular attention should be paid to the occurrence of groundwater. This fact can negatively affect the growth and development of this apple variety.

About the advantages and disadvantages

The Daren apple tree ripens in late summer, and this is the reason for the following advantages of the variety:

• The fruits can be eaten in August;
• Average apple size;
• Good taste;
• Good frost resistance;
• Resistance to all kinds of fungi.

Now about the cons of the variety:

• The apple tree begins to bear fruit only in the 5th or 6th year;
• Ripe apples are stored a little (15-20 days);
• A sufficiently high growth of the tree, which creates difficulties in harvesting;
• Does not tolerate waterlogging, including the hot summer period.

About the size of the boles

Mature apple trees of Daren are tall, with an annual increase in growth - up to half a meter, starting from the moment of planting. Further, the growth becomes weaker. After the first fruiting, the crown will become thicker. Regular tree formation is mandatory from the very first year.

About harvests

This variety has abundant annual fruiting. Competent care and a well-thought-out planting site per hectare guarantees the collection of up to 90 quintals of delicious, high-quality fruits.

It should be remembered that sometimes a decrease in yield can be observed. To correct the situation, thinning of the crowns and the introduction of top dressing will be required.

About the taste of the variety

Fruit taste rating - 4.3 pts. on a 5-point scale. The fruits are good both raw and canned.

About winter hardiness and diseases

The Daren apple tree has a high resistance to mushrooms of various boles, for example, it is not afraid of scab. If we talk about frost resistance, then it is assessed as medium-high, which is just wonderful for the Central Black Earth Region.

Apple tree Daren: reviews

Daren's apple tree is successfully grown by both professional gardeners and novices in this field. The variety is not capricious and picky, and the yield and taste bring a lot of pleasant impressions to the owner of the apple orchard. We have collected some feedback from those who grow the Daren apple variety in their garden.

Irina Markovna, the Daryna variety has been growing for about 10 years: “I love this apple tree for its regular and bountiful harvest. There are also enough apples for the son's family. The taste of apple jam is simply unique, we feast on it all winter. Real jam!"

Ruslan and Tatiana, recently laid a small kindergarten: “We received several Daryna saplings from friends as a gift. We began to study the variety on the Internet. Our "Darren" stems are already 2 years old, we are waiting for the first harvest. The growth and development of apple trees is in full swing. We would like to recommend this variety to everyone! And do not forget to form the crown in the first year. "

Elena, accountant, amateur gardener with great experience: “I have almost twenty varieties of apple trees on my garden plot, I divided them according to the ripening period. Daren is liked by me and my whole family. Apples ripen in August, they taste great, and the blanks from them turn out to be just what you need. Most of all we love juices from Darena ”.

After analyzing the reviews, it is safe to say that the owners of this variety are satisfied with both the tree itself (mainly unpretentiousness) and apples (taste, versatility).

Apple tree Daren: planting and care

When buying, choose healthy seedlings with developed roots. For young plants of "Darena", you should choose a sunny, draft-proof place with good drainage. The soil should be fertile, perfectly permeable to moisture. Particular attention should be paid to the occurrence of groundwater. This fact can negatively affect the growth and development of this apple variety.

A young plant is planted in a standard way, carefully, with minimal watering.

The main stages of care are standard:

• applying seasonal fertilizers in spring and autumn;
• loosening the soil;
• carrying out preventive spraying against harmful insects,
• whitening of trunks with slaked lime,
• tying is optional.

How to form a crown

Tall boles of the Daren apple tree need to form a crown starting from the first year of planting. In the 1st year, the main shoots are cut by 40 cm, in the 2nd - by 30 cm. Do not forget about the lateral branches: they are left the same length as the main one. For subsequent years, it is important to remove old, dry branches, as they take away nutrients from the tree and interfere with the active development of fruits.

About the pollinating varieties of the Daren apple tree

Raika is recommended as a pollinator variety. This apple tree will improve the quality and increase the yield of "Darena", and the whole apple orchard.The result will not be long in coming.

About yield and ripening characteristics

In adult boles, flowering lasts from late April to early May and lasts about a week. Ovaries are formed. The fruits ripen by mid-August, they are large enough, green with dotted blush all over the peel. The pulp is of medium density and yellow in color. The harvest of such apples is stored for no more than two weeks. After this period, the fruits change in appearance and lose their taste.

About the best growing regions

The Daren apple tree is perfect for the Central Black Earth Region. The climate of the Central Black Earth Region in the best way affects the yield and excellent taste of apples. Here they grow well and take root quickly.