Apple-tree Mineralovodskaya
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Apple-tree Mineralovodskaya belongs to winter varieties. They took her out at the Stavropol gardening station, moreover, in the last century. Over the long period of its existence, this apple tree fell in love with many gardeners. Domestic scientists were engaged in breeding. This apple tree was grown in Soviet collective farms in the North Caucasus, now this variety is quite popular among modern summer residents. We got this apple tree by crossing other resistant varieties. Today we will tell you about the features of the fruiting culture, the general characteristics of the variety, as well as other features.
Apple-tree Mineralovodskaya: variety description
Apple-tree Mineralovodskaya: photo of the variety
Apple trees Mineralovodskie grow quite actively, the crown has a wide pyramidal shape, the density is average. Skeletal branches have a gray bark; the branches of plants are quite elastic and durable. When trees enter the active phase of fruiting, the skeletal branches practically take a position parallel to the ground. Most often, the ovary is formed at the tips. Moreover, trees usually bear fruit actively.
Apple-tree Mineralovodskaya: characteristics of the variety
The shoots of the Mineralovodskaya apple variety are quite rounded, the branches are curved, if we talk about the length, then it is average. There is a noticeable omission. The lentils are convex. The foliage is quite large, with a characteristic dark green color, the leaf plates are ovoid, oval in shape. A matte sheen is clearly visible, at the edges of the leaf plates are wavy, and the petioles are medium. There is a noticeable uplift on the foliage. A lot of inflorescences are always formed, in shape they resemble umbrellas. So, on each brush, usually no more than 9 flowers are formed. At the same time, the buds are pink in color, the petals of the flowers are quite large, white-pink, but the stigmas of the pistils are located above the anthers. The apple tree always blooms more than abundantly, therefore, a lot of fruits are formed.
Features of the fruit of the Mineralovodskaya apple tree
The fruits of the Mineralovodskaya apple tree are large, even in the driest period they will have a rather beautiful rounded conical shape, the ribbing is weak, it is mainly noticeable at the top. On the surface of the fruit, you can see a beautiful waxy coating, while the peel of the fruit is also smooth, the skin has a light green color, sometimes a beautiful blush is formed on the fruit, in the form of stripes. However, they are quite rare, therefore, in general, the fruits are more green than red. The subcutaneous points are poorly visible, the funnel at the base is rather large. The stalks are thick, short, so the fruit sticks well to the shoots, do not fall off for a long time. The cups of the fruit are closed, and the saucers are small. If we talk about the pulp, then it is quite juicy, dense, has a beautiful white color, a little creamy. However, apples have practically no aroma, but at the same time, tasting qualities are highly appreciated. The fruits contain dry substances, various acids, sugars, useful vitamins and minerals. Harvesting is recommended in October, however, the consumer maturity of the fruits is formed closer to winter.
As you understand, products are stored for a long time, easily transported over long distances. Fruit appearance is excellent. The fruits of the Mineralovodskaya apple tree have a beautiful regular shape. Trees usually begin to bear fruit at the age of 4, and sometimes at the age of five. Moreover, plants bear fruit regularly, there is no periodicity.
Apple-tree Mineralovodskaya: reviews of gardeners
- Kristina Vasilievna, Krasnodar Territory: “The Mineralovodskaya apple tree has been cultivated by me for more than ten years. It seemed to me that it is not very difficult to take care of the Mineralovodskaya apple tree, the plants must be watered, fed, processed in a timely manner, and the apple trees will certainly please with a good harvest. Yes, not just a harvest, but fruits with excellent external data and unsurpassed taste. "
- Antonina Grigorievna, Samara region: “The Mineralovodskaya apple tree always yields fruits in large quantities, and this variety bears fruit regularly and makes it possible to enjoy the harvest every year. We share the apples with all our relatives, even distant ones, as these fruits perfectly tolerate transportation even over long distances, and do not spoil ”.
