Apple tree Miltosh

The Miltosh apple tree was bred by American breeders by crossing other popular varieties, including in Russia. It belongs to the winter subspecies. For quite a long time it was grown in our country, so the Miltosh apple variety is especially popular with summer residents, and often farmers are engaged in the cultivation of this amazing plant. This variety is zoned in our country in the Volga regions.

Apple tree Miltosh: variety description and characteristics

Apple tree Miltosh: photo of the variety

Apple trees of the Miltosh variety grow quite actively, their crown is large, either spherical or broom-shaped in shape. It is worth noting that trees grow green mass very quickly. Fruiting also begins early. If we talk about tree shoots, they are of medium thickness, the bark on them is either brownish or dark brown, the shoots are quite lowered, and the internodes are short. The leaf plates are oblong, ovoid or oval in shape, but their bases are always rounded, the tip is retracted. If we talk about the relief of the leaf plates, then it is quite flat, the leaves are wrinkled, matte, finely serrated along the edges. The petioles are of medium thickness and length, and the stipules are very short. They are lanceolate. Shoots are formed very quickly, and a lot of fruits are always tied.

Fruit

The fruits of the Miltosh apple variety are of medium size, they are rather rounded in shape, slightly ribbed, but the shape is always correct, almost chiseled. By color at the time of ripeness, the fruits are light green, even slightly creamy. With the onset of consumer maturity, the color becomes more yellow. Sometimes a beautiful blush is formed on the fruit in the form of red stripes, which are evenly distributed over the surface of the fruit. In color, they are red, brick, sometimes they are formed only on one side. It is noteworthy that on the surface of apples there is always a beautiful waxy bloom, so on the tree the fruits look rather dull, but, nevertheless, very appetizing. The fruits of the Miltosh apple tree have many subcutaneous points, and they are quite light, large, and clearly visible. The stalks are short, rather thick, so the fruits hold well on the shoots and do not fall off for a long time. The pulp is light, cream in color. The internal structure is fine-grained, quite dense and crispy.

Gardeners note that Miltosh apples are always very crispy, juicy and aromatic, sweet and sour in taste. The tasting qualities of the fruit are excellent. It is noteworthy that the removable maturity of this winter variety falls on the end of September, but the fruit is stored for a very long time, until spring. They have excellent marketability and taste, so the fruit can be consumed fresh or processed. They make wonderful apple juice, and due to the fact that the pulp is very juicy, there is always a lot of juice. Housewives prepare jam, preserves, marmalade from these fruits. They are equally loved by both adults and children.

Apple Miltosh: advantages and disadvantages

The Miltosh apple variety has its advantages and disadvantages. The main advantage is that the yield of trees is always quite high, the crop bears fruit regularly. An indisputable advantage is that the variety is drought-resistant and winter-hardy, most diseases are not terrible for him, however, trees often suffer from lesions by powdery mildew, therefore, preventive examinations and treatments are necessary for him.Another disadvantage is that Miltosh apple trees grow too actively, so the crown will often have to be shaped by pruning. If this is not done, then the trees in height can grow so that you even, leaning on the ladder, will not reach the top. As we noted earlier, the fruits are not large enough, which gardeners also attribute to disadvantages. Otherwise, no minuses were found in the Miltosh apple variety. Therefore, gardeners in many regions of our country are actively growing these apple trees. Again, the fruit's marketability and taste are simply excellent.