Autumn-winter Fuji variety native to Japan

As you know, people are attracted by everything new and bright, and the aspect of gardening in this case was no exception. The apple variety brought from Japan became a relatively new, and at the same time quite striking discovery. We are talking about a very beautiful Fuji apple, the fruits of which are very spectacular and attractive.

Peculiarities

This variety belongs to the category of exotic, as it was obtained by Japanese gardeners as a result of crossing two varieties: Rolls Janet and Red Delicious. Every year, Fuji apples, which are large in size, super sweet and fresh, have more and more fans. Moreover, both among gardeners and among true connoisseurs of apples.

Interestingly, this variety, which was brought to the United States in the 80s, was able to gain much more recognition there than at home. It is not surprising, because Fuji apples are a true bouquet of exquisite and unique taste sensations.

As for a more detailed description of this apple tree, it can be presented as follows. The seedling of the variety is capable of becoming a rather vigorous and sturdy tree, which, as a rule, is prone to abundant fruiting in a periodic rhythm. The latter prevents the process of ovary thinning. The crown of trees of the described variety is characterized by the fact that it survives the formation process quite easily and quickly.

Fuji's fruits, as mentioned earlier, differ in that they are rather large (up to 200-250 g), have a rounded-oblong shape and a smooth, clean, dry and shiny skin, on which an attractive blush flaunts. The main color of the fruit is yellow-green, which has a striped blush of color, changing from pink to violet-red, for the most part of the whole apple.

The pulp of the fruit has a creamy hue and delicate texture, while it is very crispy, aromatic, has a memorable sweet-sour taste and contains an increased amount of sugar.

Other features of Fuji include:

• The best place to ensure excellent growth and development of the apple tree is in the southern territories, where there is always full sun;
• The soil must be rich and moderately moist so that the trees can ultimately produce a good harvest;
• The flowering time of this apple is mid-late;
• As for such an aspect as pollinators, such varieties as Golden and Red Delicious, Idared, Gala, Ligol, Everest, Grani Smith are ideal for this role for Fuji;
• This variety is diploid, so it can easily become a pollinator for others;

• The level of winter hardiness is sufficient to grow the variety in industrial-type horticultural areas;
• Disease resistance is uncertain. So, Fuji can be easily affected by a bacterial burn and powdery mildew, but as for scab, the efforts of this disease should already be slightly higher;
• The yield is high;
• Yield frequency: can be expressed every second year to a mild extent.

It is also interesting that this variety has several clones and other varieties, in certain characteristics similar to each other.These are, for example, the Fuji Kiku apple tree, bred in Italy, as well as Fujik, whose homeland is Krasnodar.

Apple storage and application

The harvest of this variety usually occurs at the end of autumn. Under normal conditions, fruits are able to keep their consumer qualities for about four months. But this period can be significantly increased if the apples are placed in the refrigerator. In this case, they can be used until May next year. This, as well as the fact that Fuji fruits are excellently able to tolerate transportation, characterizes this variety from the best side.

The use of the fruits of this variety can be very diverse, as evidenced and once again confirmed by the numerous positive reviews of experts in the field of gardening. So, due to the fact that these apples are able to maintain their shape and all qualities after heat treatment, they can be baked in the oven without fear, and these are various dishes, including pies, cakes, pies, muffins, etc. You can also make jam and jams from them. Naturally, fresh fruits are also consumed, while their low calorie content should be mentioned, which will especially appeal to those who are on a diet. Fuji apples contain many useful substances, they are able to normalize the work of the whole body, including children.

Fuji, as indicated, does not exist for very long, is not one hundred percent proven, but, nevertheless, it has already become very popular and one of the favorite varieties for many.

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