Apple tree Pepin London

Apple tree Pepin London of English origin, bred a very, very long time ago. At the beginning of the 19th century, it was possible for the first time to encounter the planting of an apple tree of this variety. Medium growth of a fruit tree that forms a slightly outstretched, rounded crown. The leaf plates are medium-sized, elongated oval, slightly ovoid, lightened green. Light glossy covering of the upper part of the leaf, dense pubescence is located on the underside.

Apple tree Pepin London: variety description and characteristics

Apple tree Pepin London: photo of the variety

The fruits of the Pepin Londonsky apple variety are not uniform in size: medium and above average. In weight they reach up to 150 grams. The shape of the apple is flat-rounded, large ribbing, this is especially noticeable on the upper part of the fruit. Lightened yellow is the main apple color. Covering coloration is either absent, or is expressed by a not very bright blush of a brick color, and then only from the side of sunlight. The skin of the fruit is very delicate, thin, slightly oily to the touch. The subcutaneous dots become highly visible only on the surface of the blush.

The pulp of the Pepin London apple is light yellow in color, quite juicy and tender, with a fine-grained texture. Distinctive wine-sweet taste. Strong aroma. The fruits of this variety are for dessert purposes.
Chemical analysis showed the following figures: the composition of sugars is 12.15%, the amount of acids does not exceed 0.13%, ascorbic acid is 10.8 mg per 100 grams of crude product.

The apple variety Pepin London is early ripe, the first harvest can be harvested as early as 3-4 years after planting in the immediate place of growth. Young fruit trees are characterized by annual fruiting. More mature trees begin to harvest through the season, the amount of the harvested crop reaches 300 kilograms from each mature tree. With optimal growing conditions, the tree is capable of producing more crops. Very good fruit adhesion to the tree.

The set time for removing the ripe apple tree Pepin London is considered to be until mid-September. The harvested crop perfectly retains all its qualities, does not wither, almost until February. But the most optimal period for fresh consumption can be considered the period until the first half of November. By the end of the shelf life, the inside of the fruit is already quite overripe, more like cotton wool. They perfectly tolerate transportation both over short and long distances.

The apple variety Pepin Londonskiy is able to take root on the soil of any composition, which is a very attractive feature. But you should be very scrupulous about the watering process. Should be regular, the amount of water applied for each tree of a certain age should not exceed the established norm.

Diseases and pests

The apple variety Pepin Londonskiy is noted for excellent immunity to scab disease, as well as to the effects of a number of pests. Stability weakens only in those periods when climatic conditions are oversaturated with moisture for a long period. Then the fruits and foliage of the Pepin London apple tree become vulnerable to these types of insect pests and diseases, including scab and moth.

The variety belongs to the self-fertile species of apple trees, therefore the following pollinators are recommended: Renet Simirenko, Renet champagne, White rosemary, Calvil snow, Jonathan. Apple variety Pepin London can be used as a pollinator for Parmena winter gold.