Vitamin-rich apple variety Orlovsky Kandil

The apple variety Orlovsky Kandil was bred quite recently. This is a winter apple tree with an unusual oblong fruit shape. The advantage of this variety is its high resistance to cold and immunity to fungal diseases.

Description of the tree

Apple tree Orlovsky Kandil belongs to medium-sized. Branches on a rounded crown are rare. They have a rather curved shape and grow perpendicular to the crown. They go down under the weight of the crop. This feature allows you to avoid pruning. It is worth noting the well-developed root system of the apple tree. Best of all, Orlovsky Kandil will bear fruit on sandy loam or loamy soil. The trunk of the tree is smooth, usually brown-brown in color. Round-shaped shoots of medium thickness are attached to the branches. The pubescent small conical-shaped buds are tightly pressed against them. Small lentils are rarely scattered over them. The tree is light-loving, if planted in a poorly lit area, this can negatively affect the sugar content of the fruit and reduce the yield of the tree.

The dark green kandil leaves are oblong and oval in shape. Attached to shoots of medium length with pubescent petioles. Also, rough veins are clearly visible on the surface. At the top, the leaves are pointed. Small pointed stipules are located at the base of the leaf. The apple tree inflorescence consists of 4-6 white-pink flowers. The peculiarity of the flowers is rounded petals, and in the middle there are lightly pubescent pistils.

The gardeners' comments on the cultivation of the variety are only positive. It is worth noting that the Orlovsky Kandil is resistant to such a common tree disease as scab. The fruits of the apple tree can be called environmentally friendly, since there is no need to use chemical agents to fight diseases. Also, this feature makes caring for the tree not at all difficult. This advantage is possible thanks to the Vf gene. The teachings have been working on the breeding of the variety for a long time, but the time and material costs were worth it!

Fruit characteristics

The tree begins to harvest early. You can enjoy fragrant apples for 3-4 years. Unfortunately, yield decreases with age. The fruits on the Orlovsky Kandil apple tree ripen in the second decade of September. And if you provide the right storage conditions, then the apples will remain fresh and tasty until the end of winter. This feature makes the cultivation of this variety profitable for commercial purposes. It is also important that the fruit is easy to transport. One apple tree can be harvested about 120-150 kg per season. It is also worth noting the winter hardiness of the variety, that is, the ability to withstand low temperatures and at the same time not lose taste and other properties.

Apples mainly weighing from 120 g to 150 g. Conical fruits have an oblong shape, which is typical for candilia. Raspberry-colored skin, smooth and shiny. The fruits are attached to the tree by a medium-long stalk. Another feature of apples is a closed cup, a deep and narrow saucer, a medium-sized heart. The seeds are dark brown, ovoid, in medium-sized closed chambers.

Fruits contain very high levels of vitamins, in particular vitamin C and P.Usually apples contain an average of 450 mg of vitamin P per 100 g of weight, and in the Orlovsky Kandil variety - 740 mg. It should be noted that vitamin P is very useful for increasing the strength of blood vessels and allows you to lower blood pressure. Apples also contain trace elements such as manganese and potassium. The total content of ascorbic acid is 7.2 mg per 100 g. Thus, using apples of the Orlovsky Kandil variety, you can significantly increase the immunity and resistance of the body to colds. Also, the sum of sugars in fruits is up to 10%, and titrated acids are more than 0.5%. Pectins, which are found in significant quantities in apples, help the body get rid of excess fats. Do not forget that thanks to dietary fiber, eating apples improves digestion and speeds up metabolic processes. Vitamin A content in fruits can provide good vision.

Kandil Orlovsky can be used for various types of processing, the use of the fruit is universal. Due to the pectin content of this type of fruit, excellent jams and jams are obtained. It is also convenient to store and eat apples in a dried form.

The main advantages of the Orlovsky Kandil variety are frost resistance, high yield and tasty fruits that are easy to store until spring.

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