Apple Honey

Every gardener dreams of the sweetest apple tree, but not everyone succeeds in choosing the right variety. Today we will tell you about an amazing juicy and aromatic fruit, namely the Honey apple variety. Many varieties are distinguished by a wide variety of characteristics, ranging from the timing of ripening, ending with the density of fruit and color. And everyone will find an apple to their liking. They are sweet and sour, and sweet and sour and sweet and sour. And, of course, with a unique honey or candy taste. Depending on the content and ratio of sugars and acids in the fruit and the sugar-acid ratio changes, today we will tell you about the honey fruit, which is enjoyed by both adults and children. So, the honey apple tree. The yield of this culture is excellent, and the quality of the fruits is excellent. In this article, we will tell you about the features of the variety, the advantages and disadvantages, and in the conclusion you will receive recommendations for the care of the crop. If you have been looking for an apple tree with unique sweet and aromatic fruits for a long time, then this article is especially for you.

Apples Honey: photo variety

Apple-tree Honey: variety description and characteristics

The honey apple tree is considered a dessert variety. And this beautiful species was bred by Russian breeders at the Moscow Humanitarian University. The yield of the variety is very high, the apple tree bears fruit in summer, in addition, this culture is very frost-resistant, which is so popular with gardeners. That is why this apple tree can be grown in completely different climatic conditions, it can withstand frosts down to minus 40 degrees, but this effect should be short-term, not permanent. It is best to grow, of course, these apple trees in the southern regions, it is in such conditions that the fruits demonstrate their best qualities, and the first harvest begins to be harvested already 2-3 years after planting. This variety is considered summer, so the fruit ripens in August. It should also be said that apples ripen very amicably, which is why the housewives love this variety so much. Products do not lose their aroma and freshness for several months, so you will delight yourself with ripe fruits for a long time. The crown of the tree is pyramidal, quite voluminous, spreading.

The root system of the Honey Apple variety is also well developed; this tree can be planted in an area close to the groundwater surface. Moisture is not terrible for honey. Another amazing tree belonging to the same variety is the honey crunch apple tree. It was originally grown in the United States of America and also in Canada, but over time, the culture has spread throughout the globe. Harvested in autumn, in October. The species got its name because of the dense pulp of the fruit, apples are usually crunchy and very sweet. The fruit is round, slightly elongated, conical in shape. But their flesh is very juicy. Apples are creamy in color, with a beautiful red blush. The skin is very firm and glossy. If you store the product correctly, then apples will lie for a long time, fruits are stored in cellars for up to 7 months. The apple tree of this species has a narrow crown, the culture is resistant to many diseases and pests, it has excellent winter-hardy qualities, so the trees can be grown in regions with different climates.

Apples Honey: photo variety

Honey apple trees perfectly adapt to environmental conditions, they are often grown on an industrial scale. Many gardeners use other varieties of sweet apple trees to pollinate this crop. This culture grows quickly, and begins to bear fruit 3-4 years after planting.Fruits perfectly tolerate long-distance transportation, the product does not deteriorate for a long time. Another honey tree of this variety is the Honey Ranet apple tree. This crop also bears fruit in the fall, so the fruit begins to be harvested in September. A pleasant waxy bloom is always formed on the skin of the fruit, the pulp of apples is juicy and sweet. However, many people start eating food as early as August. These apples also have a conical shape, pale yellow color and a red blush. The flesh of the fruit is white. This variety is also considered winter hardy, so it can be grown in different regions of our country. Sometimes apple trees suffer from various diseases, so it is imperative to carry out preventive examinations and treatments. Well, back to the description of the honey apple variety. As you remember, this tree is quite tall, so it even grows up to 5 meters, so this figure should be taken into account when laying a garden. The crown of the apple tree is spreading, the branches are rounded, the leaves of the plant are green, with an interesting deflection in the center. But the yield of this variety is simply excellent, imagine, from one tree you can collect more than 150 kilograms of ripe fruit. Apples have a sweet aroma and a pronounced honey taste, so the product can be consumed fresh or processed. They like to add the fruits of the honey apple tree to compote and preserves, juices. This culture tolerates low temperatures well, so apple trees can be grown in almost all regions of our country, but the extreme north is not the best option. These apple trees are only able to withstand short-term frosts. As you remember, the tree is resistant to many diseases and pests, which is also very popular with novice gardeners. And the incomparable honey taste is truly amazing, you can make jam, compote, juice from these apples. In addition, the product has a very long shelf life.

Apple-tree Honey: photo of the variety

Planting and caring for the honey apple tree

In order to get a good harvest from the honeycomb apple tree, you need to first understand the rules of planting and caring for the crop. Therefore, this process must be treated responsibly and competently. The honey apple tree is planted either in the spring or in the fall. When choosing a location, pay attention to the light level. In order for the fruits to ripen well and amicably, the plant will need a lot of sun, so take this factor into account when choosing a site for planting a tree. As you remember, the crown of an apple tree of this variety is very spreading, so do not forget about the distance, if other crops grow nearby or there are any agricultural buildings, then you should retreat from them at least 5 meters. Planting pits are also prepared in advance, about 2-3 weeks before the planned date of planting plants in open ground. If we talk about the size of the pit, then we must immediately say that it should be 2 times larger than the root system of the seedling in width. A nutrient substrate is usually poured onto the bottom of the hole, forming a slide. The seedling is placed in the center, spreading the roots well, make sure that the root collar remains above the ground, rising about 7-10 cm above the soil surface. Therefore, in no case do not cover it with earth. In the center of the planting pit, two wooden pegs should be installed in order to further tie the seedling to them. Do not forget to moisten the soil well, several buckets of clean water are poured into the planting pit, sometimes fertilizers are also sent there, but the roots should not come into direct contact with the fertilizing, be sure to mix the fertilizer with the ground. Even novice gardeners will cope with leaving, since this variety is considered unpretentious. Do not forget to water the plants, if precipitation does not fall for a very long time in your region, then be sure to moisten the soil, since a plant with a lack of moisture cannot cope on its own.

Apple-tree Honey: photo of the variety

However, as you remember, waterlogging of the soil is bad for the root system, so do not overdo it with watering. In the spring, it is advisable to feed the tree; for this, fertilizers are applied to the soil, preferably at the root. In the spring-summer period, preference is given to nitrogen-containing fertilizers, but in the fall it is best to apply potassium-phosphorus fertilizers to the soil. This plant should be properly prepared for wintering, therefore, about a month, one and a half before the arrival of frost, you should spread dry fertilizers near the tree, which should envelop the near-trunk circle. Usually, honey apple trees are not sheltered for the winter, but in winter you need to remember to throw snow to the trunk, as this is considered an excellent protection against frost. The snow pile prevents the root system from freezing. Do not forget about the formation of the crown, before the start of sap flow, in March, it is recommended to carry out sanitary pruning, for this you need to remove all damaged, dry and diseased branches. But do not touch the skeletal shoots, and also do not forget to process the cuts with crushed coal or garden pitch.

Form the crown correctly, all the branches should be well lit by the sun in order for the crop to ripen together. The honey apple tree usually begins to bear fruit in the fourth year after planting the plants in open ground. It is during this period that the maximum harvest falls. The honey apple tree begins to bloom in May, so usually spring frosts are not terrible for the apple tree. The fruits are tied in June, and the first apple harvest can be done in August, but usually all gardeners recommend harvesting in the fall.

As you remember, the fruits ripen amicably, and they are stored for a very long time, if you follow the storage rules, the apples can even lie for 7 months, and the taste of the fruits is preserved. And even in winter you can delight yourself and your loved ones with fragrant honey fruits. Do not forget that the fruits ripen amicably only in the sun, so the "honey" apple tree should be planted in a well-lit place, protected from the wind.

Honey apple subspecies

The honey apple variety has many subspecies, which we should talk about. We are pleased to introduce you Nectar, a columnar apple that ripens in August or September. If you don't have a lot of free space on your site, then these apple trees are perfect for you. It is very compactly located in the surrounding space, its trunk is single, the crown width is not more than 30 cm, and the apple tree begins to bear fruit already in the second year after planting, the maximum yield of 9 kg you can collect in the fifth year. This variety is considered semi-dwarf, since the tree usually does not grow more than two meters in height. Therefore, it is always very convenient to collect the fruits. You can transplant the tree if necessary, it adapts perfectly to new conditions, due to the fact that the root system is well developed. However, the transplant should be carried out either in the spring or in the fall. The apples are quite large, ripen in August, one fruit weighs about 250 grams, the pulp of the apples is juicy, dense, with a characteristic honey taste. The fruits are pale yellow in color, but they can be stored for no more than one month, so the fruits should either be processed or consumed fresh. This variety is also frost-resistant, therefore, -42 apple trees are not afraid.

Another subspecies of honey is the honey columnar apple tree Winter... Her fruits ripen in autumn, in November. The apples are not very large, yellow in color with a pink blush, but the taste of the fruits is simply impeccable, with a characteristic pronounced honey aroma. Apples can be stored until spring, so gardeners are very fond of Winter. As you understand, this variety has good resistance to frost, however, rodents and hares like to eat bark during this period, so it is still recommended to cover the trunk with burlap. This apple tree is not very resistant to many diseases, so treat the trees in a timely manner.

Apple Honey Ural begins to bear fruit already in the second or third year after planting, from one tree you can collect as much as 200 kg of ripe fruits! Apples ripen in autumn, very sweet and aromatic to the taste. The fruits are formed in stages, so if you want to make apple juice, then you should pick the fruit in September, the second harvest is suitable for fresh consumption, but the latest fruits are used for jam or jam.

Belarusian the honey apple tree bears fruit more regularly, and the quality of the fruit is the same impeccable. As you understand, Belarusian breeders bred this variety, which is why the apple tree has such a name. However, this culture grows not only in its homeland, but also in other countries of the world. This variety is also frost-resistant, the fruits begin to form already on two-year-old trees, the yield is not very high, usually no more than 35 kg of ripe apples are harvested from one tree. However, the fruits are very tasty, the flesh is tender and aromatic, the fruits are round in shape, and greenish-yellow in color. The crown of plants is quite rare, the trees grow no more than 2 meters in height, the fruits are not stored for long, so the fruit is best either consumed fresh or processed. Usually varieties of honey apple trees are grown in southern latitudes, however, due to their high frost resistance, these apple trees bear fruit in both northern and central regions. Apple trees adapt perfectly to new growing conditions. In the Moscow region, you can grow all varieties of honey fruits, but in the Siberian climate, it is recommended to grow far from all varieties of these apple trees. Sometimes the fruits do not have time to ripen and become not so honey and sweet. However, the "honey" variety is quite frost-resistant, so it is still worth trying to grow a honey fruit on your plot. You can buy seedlings in the garden center, in the nearest nursery. However, it is best to buy plants from trusted growers.

Conclusion

The varieties of columnar Honey apple trees are very popular with gardeners, they love this crop for its high yield, frost resistance and, of course, for its excellent fruits. That is why this apple tree can be grown in completely different climatic conditions, it can withstand frosts down to minus 40 degrees, but this effect should be short-term, not permanent. These apples can truly amaze you. In order to get a high yield, follow all the rules for caring for plants, do not forget to cover the tree trunk with spruce branches or burlap for the winter in order to protect the plants from rodents, hares and frosts. Remember also about preventive measures, do not forget to whitewash the tree trunk, treat apple trees with insecticides. Believe me, honey fruits should be grown on your site, moreover, this variety and its subspecies will not cause you any problems and unnecessary trouble.

Apple-tree Honey: video about the variety

Apple-tree Honey: reviews of gardeners

• Kristina Gennadievna, Samara region: “Speaking of such a variety as the columnar honey apple tree, I cannot but note that the fruits ripen on its branches, so the apples do not break or crumble, which I consider an indisputable advantage of the variety. The product is stored for a very long time, apples can be transported over long distances, so you can be calm about preserving the taste of the Honey Apple fruit. "

• Marina Vladimirovna, Moscow region: “Honey apple trees are not whimsical to care for. If you correctly follow the rules of agricultural technology, then the yield will be very high. If we talk about the shortcomings of the variety, I want to note that the crown of the Medovaya apple tree is formed more than intensively, therefore it is simply necessary to form bushes, as well as to carry out spot pruning. "

Apples Honey: photo variety