Apple tree Firstborn of Buryatia

The apple tree The firstborn of Buryatia is an early autumn variety, it was bred at the scientific station of Buryatia, dedicated to the selection of fruits and berries. Thanks to the crossing of the Ranetka litter and the artificially bred hybrid, a new variety was obtained. The authors include L. Dubrovskaya and Novoselova.

The apple variety Pervenets of Buryatia was created for growing in warm climates, therefore it has an average resistance to frost.

Apple tree Firstborn of Buryatia: variety description and characteristics

Apple tree Firstborn of Buryatia: photo of the variety

The apple tree, the Firstborn of Buryatia, belongs to bushy trees, it is compact, takes up little space in the garden. The crown is spreading, wide, rounded. The bark of the tree is light brown, smooth both on the trunk and on the branches. The branches are close to each other, so they need pruning.

The shoots of the apple-tree Firstborn of Buryatia are medium-sized, even, with a small number of white lentils. The buds are located close to the shoot, they are green-burgundy, medium in size, conical in shape.

The leaves of the apple variety Pervenets of Buryatia are dark in color, in the sun they are of an emerald hue. The leaf is wide, with a slightly elongated and sharp end. On the surface of the plate, white veins are visible, as well as black specks, which are a feature of the leaf. The petioles of the apple tree are short, thick, the stipule is lanceolate and of medium size. Flowers appear in early July, they are pale pink with large petals.

Characteristics of the fruits.

Apples of the Pervenets variety of Buryatia are small in weight, about 40 grams. Round-oval in shape, slightly elongated from above. The skin color is even, yellow with a slight blush. Peduncles are long, thick, well attached to the base of the leaf. The fruit saucers are small, wide, the pulp is soft, with a pronounced aroma, filled with juice.

Apples have a pleasant taste, dominated by sweetness. The fruits of the apple tree Pervenets of Buryatia contain useful substances: pectin 2%, vitamin C 2%, titratable acids 0.9%, natural sugar 14%.

Harvesting

You can start harvesting the apple tree Firstborn of Buryatia in early September or late August. Apples can be consumed not only fresh, but also preserves are prepared from them: juices, compotes, jams and preserves.

The variety is relatively self-fertile, it fertilizes up to 40% of all flowers, but in order to increase the yield by 2-3 times, it is necessary to plant another variety near the Firstborn of Buryatia. In this case, the apple trees will pollinate each other and bring a good harvest. When choosing a pollinator variety, it is necessary to study the flowering time, it should be the same for both varieties.

First fruiting can be expected 3 years after planting. For the first 2-3 years, the tree will bear fruit irregularly, but by the 4th year the harvest begins to stabilize. An adult tree bears about 30 kilograms of fruit.

The apple variety Pervenets of Buryatia is distinguished by its resistance to prolonged droughts, as well as strong immunity.

Apple tree Firstborn of Buryatia: advantages and disadvantages

Pros:

• Resistant to prolonged droughts.
• Quality harvest.
• Pleasant taste and aroma of fruits.

Of the cons apple varieties Pervenets of Buryatia emit small fruit.