Apple tree Rock

Apple tree Skala is an autumn table variety of apple trees, it was bred by Russian breeders, at first this crop was grown only in the Tambov region, however, thanks to the excellent qualities of the apple variety, it spread throughout Russia. Therefore, gardeners are happy to grow this wonderful crop in many regions of our country. Moreover, gardeners note that apple trees of the Skala variety can be grown on completely different rootstocks, because this culture usually does not lose its main characteristics, but only improves them. Apple tree Skala is a very reliable apple tree variety, so the name of the fruit tree is quite justified.

In today's article we will tell you about the peculiarities of growing the Skala apple tree, the frequency of fruiting, resistance to diseases and pests of the plant, and also share with you the secrets of planting and care. We hope that such detailed information will definitely come in handy when growing the Skala apple tree variety on your personal plot, and, possibly, in an industrial garden.

Apple tree Rock: variety description and characteristics

Apple tree Rock: photo of the variety

In order to get acquainted with a particular fruit crop, you should carefully study its characteristics. Apple Rock is very popular among gardeners, as this plant is grown in many regions of our country.

The Scala apple tree bears fruit every year, so you can pamper yourself with ripe fruits every season. If the fruit tree freezes in winter, the yield may decrease, but the apples will not disappear at all, be calm. The fruits grow large, the weight of one apple is 200-250 grams, very often these apple trees are grown on an industrial scale, so their yield is consistently high. In shape, the fruits are beautiful, regular, elongated-rounded. The fruits always ripen well, the apples are tasty and very sweet. The pulp of this fruit is dense, fine-grained, creamy in color. However, many gardeners believe that apples are quite sour, well, there are no comrades in taste and color, but, despite this, the tasting grade of the variety is consistently high.

Apple trees of the Skala variety are winter-hardy, so even in spring, usually the fruit buds do not freeze, so the culture will bear fruit annually. If you properly prepare the tree for wintering, then the apple tree can tolerate even minus 45 degrees, while even young branches will not suffer from such hypothermia, which is why apple trees of this variety are often planted in unfavorable climatic zones.

Usually, Skala apple trees do not get sick, but sometimes the crown and fruits are affected by bitter haze and fruit rot. So do not forget about preventive examinations and treatments. If the tree is sprayed with insecticides in a timely manner, then many diseases will be overwhelmed by the plant. But many gardeners note that this apple variety is better than other species, since the yield grows from year to year, and the taste and useful properties of the fruits are preserved. The culture is very unpretentious, however, apples are still not stored for so long, so housewives often canned fruits.

Many plant dwarf apple varieties, fortunately, the Skala apple tree has such varieties. Therefore, these compact trees always bear fruit well, while not taking up much space on the site. Usually they have the whole trunk sprinkled with fruits. But do not forget to install supports near trees, as branches often break under the weight of large apples, to avoid this, you can thin out the flower stalks in early spring, so you can adjust the intensity of ovary formation.Gardeners are very pleased with this crop, they appreciate it for its good fruit taste, as well as for an amazing yield. If we talk about care, then gardeners note that it is necessary to fight garden pests and rodents in time. And what rules of agricultural technology should be followed in the process of growing an apple tree, we will tell you in the next paragraph.

Apple tree Rock: planting and care

Apple tree Rock: photo of the variety

Usually, Skala apple trees are planted in the autumn, it is best to do this in September, October, at least one month should remain before the onset of the first frosts. If you are growing apple trees on a semi-dwarf rootstock, it is best to plant this crop in the spring. This long-liver has a fairly spreading crown, so this factor should be taken into account when planting plants, about 4-5 meters should remain between fruit trees, all agrotechnical work is mainly carried out a year after planting.

Do not forget to deal with garden pests; for this, trees should be treated with insecticides. In a dry summer, do not forget to water the plants, apple trees need a lot of moisture in order for fruiting to proceed actively. In order for the soil to pass water and air better, it is advisable to mulch the trunk circle. Sawdust, dry grass and straw are used as mulching material. Do not forget to protect the delicate bark of trees from rodents and hares in winter by wrapping the lower part of the trunk with burlap or other other material. As you understand, the apple tree should be covered for the winter, but there is no need to apply special fertilizers to the soil. In order for the Scala apple tree to bear fruit normally, you need to remember to correctly form the crown, cut off the branches. These activities are usually carried out in the spring, following a tiered pruning scheme. Only those that interfere, grow at an acute angle, should be removed, but the shoots that form the skeleton of a tree should not be touched.

Carrying out the formation of the crown, adhere to the following rule: you will need to shorten the shoots by no more than one third, too intensive pruning negatively affects the development of the plant. The Scala apple variety is considered the most self-fertile, so other varieties of apple trees must necessarily grow nearby in order for them to be mutually pollinated. However, it is not necessary to have too many such fruit trees on the site, apple trees may well grow in neighbors. Usually, if other varieties of this crop grow within a radius of 40 meters near the apple tree, the Skala apple tree is perfectly pollinated.

Apple tree Rock begins to bear fruit at the age of five, its yield is always annual and high. She is truly considered a long-liver; the apple tree is able to delight its owners with fruits for 60 years. Sometimes the yield decreases, but in general, gardeners note that trees bear fruit without frequency. The apple tree begins to bloom the next year after planting, the culture blooms more than abundantly, the petals are small-scaled, small in size. However, in order for the yield to be even higher in the first 4 years after planting the tree, flower stalks are recommended to be cut off.

Fruits ripen in autumn, so the harvest is usually harvested in September, October. The fruits ripen together, apples are always very beautiful and tasty. However, fruits are not stored for so long, usually no more than two to three months. Therefore, it is advisable to use fresh products, immediately process them. From these apples you can make juice, cook jam, compote. All gardeners note the high tasting qualities of the fruits, so apples are eaten with pleasure by both adults and children.

Apple tree Rock: reviews of gardeners

Apples Rock: photo of the variety

• Anastasia Alexandrovna, Moscow region: “I consider the Scala apple tree to be quite frost-hardy, and the crop bears fruit on a regular basis.In addition to the attractive external structure of the crown, the tree also has a high yield, my apple tree Skala also begins to bear fruit a couple of weeks earlier, but with all the advantages of this variety, the plants have a short lifespan. "
• Maria Vladimirovna, Leningrad region: »I can note that the fruits of the Skala apple tree have excellent taste, the trees are very unpretentious, therefore, the plants do not require special care. The apple trees of the Rock are frost-resistant, resistant to many diseases and pests, bear fruit regularly, and the yield is consistently high. If we talk about the disadvantages of the variety, then it should be said that the fruits are not stored for so long, so the apples will either need to be eaten fresh or processed immediately. "

Conclusion

Apple tree Rock: photo of the variety

Today we introduced you to the main characteristics of the Skala apple variety. This is a fairly unpretentious crop, it can be grown in different climatic conditions, it is also unpretentious to soil types. Very often, Skala apple trees are planted even in unfavorable zones, because this culture has a lot of advantages and very few disadvantages. Therefore, gardeners are very fond of this fruit tree. The fruits always ripen well, the apples are tasty and very sweet. The pulp of this fruit is dense, fine-grained, delicate in color, creamy. From these fruits you can make wonderful juice, compote, and make amazing jam.

Many housewives add Skala apples to baked goods, they are very sweet and tasty. Apple trees Skala are winter-hardy, therefore, even in spring, usually the fruit buds do not freeze, so the culture will bear fruit annually. If you follow all the rules of agricultural technology, the Scala apple tree will give you large and healthy apples, it can also decorate any garden, since the crown of the tree has an attractive appearance. The fruits of the Skala apple tree always look beautiful on the branches, and it is a pleasure to collect them.