Apple tree Dedushkino

In this article, we will consider a late summer variety of apples, the most favorable territory for growing which is the climatic zone of the Stavropol Territory, called the Apple tree Dedushkino.

The Dedushkino apple variety was bred by the breeder P.V. Kuznetsov at the Stavropol Experimental Gardening Station by combining varieties Borovinka and Astrakhan red. The resulting variety can be seen on private farms, as well as mainly in the steppes of the Stavropol region, where there are old plantings.

Apple tree Dedushkino: variety description

Apple tree Dedushkino: photo of the variety

An adult tree of the Dedushkino apple variety reaches an average height. An apple tree that has already entered the fruiting period has a rounded crown, while in a young tree the crown looks like an inverted pyramid. The foliage is dense, the color of the bark is brown, of a light shade. The main branches extend from the trunk vertically, at an angle.

The branches of the Dedushkino apple variety are moderately geniculate, slightly pubescent, brown in color, with medium-sized, slightly protruding lentils visible on them. The kidneys are cone-shaped, reddish in color. Leaves are green, oblong, glossy, slightly curved towards the bottom, with pointed edges. A slight downy is visible on the lower part of the foliage. The leaf blade is leathery, the stalk is thinner than average, but not long.

Pink-white flowers are collected in clusters like umbrellas, 4-5 pieces on each, sometimes there are specimens with double flowers. The petals are one-piece, the stigmas of the pistil are located above the anthers.

Trees of the Dedushkino apple tree are quite resistant to damage by various kinds of pests, as well as scab, powdery mildew, and spotting. Resistance to low winter temperatures is average, but these trees are distinguished by a high ability to tolerate drought and hot weather.

Features of apples

You can see the first apples of the Dedushkino variety within 4-5 years after the seedlings are budded on apple seedlings of cultivated varieties. The yield indicator is high, the frequency is visible in fruiting. Harvesting time is the second half of August. Apples are not suitable for long-term storage, but they have good transportability and high presentation.

The apples themselves are small, standard size, no more than 80-100g in weight. The shape is round, slightly elongated, at the top of the apples are slightly ribbed. The color of the apples of the Dedushkino variety is yellow-green, for the most part they are covered with a striped reddish blush. The funnel of the fruit is medium in size, there is a small rough filling, the saucer is medium-sized, with grooves. Each apple has 4 to 7 normal-sized seeds.

The pulp has small grains, the juice content is medium, the color is creamy. The chemical composition of the fruit is as follows: 11.8% sugar, 0.42% titratable acids, 14.6 mg / 100 g of ascorbic acid.

Apple tree Dedushkino: reviews of gardeners

• Margarita Petrovna, Moscow region: “The taste of Dedushkino's apples is satisfactory, sweet with sourness, but I would not say that this is the most delicious variety of apples. However, Dedushkino's apple tree did not cause problems in growing. "
• Ksenia Leonidovna, Leningrad region: “If we talk about the Dedushkino apple variety, then we should note the high yield of the variety, its resistance to lack of moisture and high temperatures. The main drawback that I noted is the poor keeping quality of the fruits. "