Apple Lobo

Apple Lobo: variety description

The Lobo apple tree belongs to the late varieties, which are mainly active in the winter, therefore it is also referred to as winter. The Lobo apple variety is distinguished by the fact that, with decent care, it gives abundant and, most importantly, consistently high yields, which is a huge plus for any plant. The fruits of the Lobo apple tree are large, the weight of one on average reaches 180 grams.

Some of the distinctive features of the apple tree and its fruits are the following:

• the shape is round, most often round-conical. This form is the most normal for the variety, and by it this variety can be distinguished from all other varieties of apple trees that the gardener grows on his backyard;
• apples that have reached their maximum maturity have a bright crimson color, which, after being harvested, darkens, becomes closer to a crimson hue;
  the skin of the fruit is very thin, sweet, the coating is sometimes waxy, it is quite simply washed off with running water;
• if you look closely, you can see small whitish dots through the color;
• the fruit has a deep funnel in which there is a ribbed saucer. This is another distinctive feature by which you can identify this variety and distinguish it from the rest;
• the peduncle is thin, does not differ in length. That is, it is quite short.

Fruit

The lobo apple tree has very attractive fruits. They can be stored for a long time, keeping their presentation. And, most importantly, its bright taste. However, it is worth remembering that apples are unlikely to last longer than three months. Of course, tasting ratings should also be mentioned, since the taste of the fruit is another indicator by which it can be said that they are suitable for the gardener, and he will further decide to grow them further.

So, apples have almost white flesh, which is very shiny, has a delicate taste and texture, while the consistency is quite dense and crunchy. Fruits, when fully ripe, have a bright sweet taste, juiciness, subtle sourness, almost imperceptible. In addition, apples are very fragrant, have some caramel flavor, but this can only be achieved with proper care and when the fruits reach full ripeness in comfortable conditions for them. The taste of apples of this variety is estimated by experts at 4.8 points on a five-point scale, and this is a very high result, since on average apples with similar characteristics and characteristics receive about 4.5 points, and this is their maximum.

In addition to the fact that apples have a very rich bright taste, the pulp contains a large amount of vitamins and microelements, which perfectly have a positive effect on the human body, on the state of its health. Thus, apples of the “Lobo” variety contain a high percentage of ascorbic acid, sugar, dry substances and titratable acids. They are useful for a young growing body, iron improves the condition of a person's blood, memory, and the development of the muscular system. Apples are great for cleansing the intestines of toxins, and in general, with their fairly frequent use, a person notes an improvement in his own well-being, and this is extremely important. It is recommended to eat apples immediately after they are removed from the tree, but they are also great for preparing various dishes, twists for the winter, as well as drinks that are loved by both adults and children.

Pollinators for the Lobo apple tree

The apple tree of this variety is pollinated and several varieties have been identified by breeders that are most suitable as pollinators for Lobo. Among them
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Spartacus, March appleas well as Green May. They have about the same characteristics as Lobo in terms of growth and flowering, so in reality these apples can be planted in the same area, they are ideal for this. Also, do not forget that bees are the very organisms that contribute to pollination, which means that the distance between the planted pollinator varieties should be no more than fifty meters in order for pollination to be carried out in such an environmentally friendly and natural way.

Lobo apple tree height and pruning

The apple tree of this variety belongs to the type of medium-sized by gardeners; in the first years after planting, the tree grows extremely intensively and actively. The formation of the crown of the Lobo apple tree has a conical shape, it needs periodic shaping and pruning. Nevertheless, 5-6 years after planting the seedling, growth slows down noticeably, so you should take this into account and do not worry if the growth becomes less noticeable and significant. As we have already noted, the crown can change, grow, therefore, it is necessary to periodically cut it, as this will affect not only the external parameters of the plant, but also its internal state.

The shoots of the tree are dark brown, slightly angular, the leaves have several characteristic features by which they can be identified:

• the shape resembles an egg, the leaves are very oval, interesting;
• the size of the leaves is large, may exceed the average size of the deciduous growth on the plant;
• the leaves are not smooth, but rather more wrinkled, which also contains some of their specificity;
• the tips of the leaves may curl slightly, so you should remember this: curling is not always a disease, but only a feature of the variety;
• the surface of the leaves is matte.

Lobo apple tree: yield

Productivity is the most important indicator when we are talking about fruit and berry plants and trees. In addition, yield is the main advantage of this variety. Up to 200 kilograms of harvest can be harvested from an adult tree. But in order to get an intense and bountiful harvest, of course, it is necessary to take into account some factors. Some of them are completely dependent on the gardener himself, so you should definitely focus on them. First, intensity is the first factor. The apple tree of this variety is noted for the fact that it enters the fruiting period very early. She can very quickly increase her yield, if this or that reason contributes to this - a good landing site, climatic conditions, the absence of sudden temperature changes.

Secondly, regularity - experienced gardeners, who have been breeding this crop for several years, note that ripening occurs every year, that is, regularly. At the same time, the abundance of the harvest can alternate: in one of the goths it will be distinguished by a special intensity, and at some time it will be noticeably less. This does not mean that the plant begins to gradually die off - this is a normal state in order to gain strength and energy for the next fruiting season. Thirdly, the frost resistance of the variety - even after long and severe frosts, fruiting does not stop, it can only slightly decrease.

Due to the fact that the harvest of Lobo apples ripens almost simultaneously, it can also be removed not gradually, but in one specific period, and this will avoid losses in fruiting and yield. The fruiting period begins about 3-4 years after the tree has been planted in open ground and has adapted to new conditions. The shoots are tender, therefore the columnar Lobo apple tree must be propped up and supported so that the branches do not break under the weight of abundant fruiting and the fact that there can be a huge number of fruits on one branch.

Wintering

This variety belongs to the winter, therefore, the fruits reach full maturity precisely with the arrival of the first frosts. But even taking this into account, it is impossible to accurately predict when the first crop will be harvested, since this can be influenced by climatic factors and features, location and climatic zone in which the planting is located. In some southern areas, gardeners can harvest around September, a record high.

A little higher, we have already mentioned that this variety has high frost resistance. At the same time, fruiting can be continuous, after harsh winters, the harvest is practically not lost, in most regions the tree can not be covered for the winter period, it has sufficient properties to withstand the attacks of the climate. Thus, the tree is indeed an extremely attractive option for gardeners, as it has many excellent properties. Nevertheless, like any plant, there are some peculiarities in planting a plant and in the subsequent care of an adult plant. We will discuss this in more detail in the next part of this article.

Apple Lobo: planting and care

A seedling of the Lobo apple tree can grow into huge trees, so the distance during planting should be at least four meters from each other so that the root system and crowns do not get tangled and do not touch each other with the risk of damage.
For planting seedlings in the autumn, it is necessary to dig and prepare holes in advance. Fertilizer is applied to them, and the pit is limed to remove excess acidity. When planting, you should be more careful about the roots - examine them, remove damaged and non-viable roots, since they have no power, but will only interfere. After the seedling has been planted in the ground, it should be well loosened and the soil around the seedling should be moistened. In a more severe climate, for the first time, the seedlings are wrapped up - this will not only protect against sudden temperature changes, but also protect against rodents. In the spring, it is best to support the plant and add nitrogen-containing complexes under it, which will stimulate the growth of the seedling, and also wake it up faster after winter sleep.

The apple tree needs periodic pruning, which it tolerates well. At the same time, you can give the crown absolutely any shape, it is quickly restored. It is best to start pruning from the first years of life, this will keep the plant in an aesthetic state, and in the future, only rejuvenating pruning: remove dried and broken off branches. This will make it possible not only to make the plant more decorative, but also to extend its fruiting period in subsequent years.

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Cons of the variety

There is also a minus of this variety: it is practically unstable to diseases and pests. Therefore, frequent preventive measures should be taken against diseases such as scab on an apple tree and powdery mildew, as well as carry out regular feeding for both prevention and treatment, because this can affect the condition of the plant and its fertility. In some cases, growth retardation occurs, which may be due to several reasons and factors.

The first is a sufficient proximity of groundwater, in which case it is necessary to plant trees on a hill, so there will be no risk of stagnation of water resources.The second reason is that the soil may not be very suitable for this purpose. For this, the pit should be made a little deeper in order to lay all the necessary mineral and nutritional components on its bottom. Thirdly, one should be more careful about the choice of planting materials, because low-quality seedlings can already significantly slow down growth, or not give it at all. In addition, the gardener is responsible for complying with phytosanitary standards, and for this, damaged branches, branches that have already dried up, and therefore do not give any harvest at all, should be removed in time. The trunks must be whitened in order to scare off pests and rodents, birds, which very often take a fancy to them.

In the next part of this article, we will talk in more detail about the types of rootstocks, as well as how to grow Lobo apple trees in certain regions in order to get a high-quality and excellent harvest.

Plant rootstocks

As a rule, it is recommended by gardeners and agronomists to grow apple trees on any rootstock that is winter and frost-resistant. But nevertheless, it is worth mentioning in more detail about each of them, because different gardeners have different ideas about growing a plant and about its fruiting, as well as about their own opportunities to provide a plant with decent care.

Dwarf rootstocks - in this case, it should be borne in mind that the height of the apple tree will not exceed three meters, but the crown does not transform in any way. However, the plant will be more restrained as it grows, in contrast to the medium-sized rootstocks that are most commonly used. There is also a semi-dwarf type of rootstocks, in this case it is recommended to grow a tree of this variety in small areas. This group begins to bear fruit after about three years, as the seedling was planted in open ground and adapted to the conditions.

Columnar variety of rootstocks - the maximum height of an apple tree will be about two meters, there will be no skeletal branches, for some this may turn out to be a positive quality. The fruits, therefore, will not form on the branches (since they are absent), but on the trunk.

Shale - this form can guarantee the gardener yield in almost 100% of cases, while the plant strengthens its immunity, so it is less susceptible to various diseases and attacks from pests. This type will take up little more space than if the gardener used a standard apple tree and grew it on the site.

Features of cultivation in certain regions

The homemade Lobo apple tree is widespread in the Moscow region. Due to the fact that the variety tolerates dry periods quite easily, it is also preferred by gardeners in the Volga region, and give extremely positive reviews about the variety for its immunity, stress resistance and, of course, for its high yield level.
If we talk about the conditions of the Leningrad Region, then it is not recommended to grow the variety there because of the unstable weather. In addition, there are rather poor, depleted soils, high humidity, which does not have the most favorable effect on the plant. But at the same time, if the gardener is ready to invest all the time and energy in this plant, then even in such conditions the apple tree is able to give a rich harvest of sweet fruits that will delight the members of the whole family.

The lobo apple tree is very common among gardeners from Ukraine, black soil only has a positive effect on the development of the tree and its fruiting. In addition, the black earth regions note that the variety ripens much faster than in other territories, and this is a huge plus. Thus, climatic conditions and care from gardeners are two main conditions that will allow the plant to achieve its ideal, maximum fruiting and, as a result, please the gardener with a huge amount of delicious and natural fruits.The fruits have a marketable appearance, they tolerate transportation favorably, therefore, in general, they are suitable not only for personal use, legs and for sale.