A promising variety of apple trees Red Delicious
We all love apples, but sometimes we cannot decide which species to plant in our garden, because they are all very tasty. Today, one of the most promising varieties is the Red Delicious apple tree. It is about this species that will be discussed today in our article.
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Description of shoots and fruits
This apple variety has been cultivated for over 100 years. Moreover, he received the greatest popularity in America. During this time, a considerable number of subspecies were bred, which contributed to the growth of the popularity of this variety in Europe. Due to the fact that this subspecies of the apple tree is absolutely not whimsical to climatic conditions and soils, today it is grown almost everywhere. Although it is believed that the most preferable climate is dry with cold nights and warm days. Suitable for growing in the Moscow region.
By its nature, the Red Delicious apple tree is a mutation that formed in its time in the classic Delicious branch.
Outwardly, this is a medium-sized tree, having a back pyramidal or oval crown at a young age. During fruiting, it becomes broadly rounded or rounded. The crown is formed by branches of medium thickness. They are characterized by the formation of multi-aged and numerous annelids. It is on them that all fruiting is concentrated.
Shoots are described as follows: slightly curved or straight (sometimes with strong pubescence), red-brown in color. They form medium-sized leaves. Their shape is oblong-oval. The base of the leaf blade is round, and the top is medium elongated. Usually leaf margins are shiny and serrate-crenate. A distinctive feature is the presence at the bottom of the cutting of a red color, which reaches the middle of the leaf blade in the direction of the vein.
Particular attention in the description of Red Delicious in any horticultural manual is given to fruit. They have a simply charming appearance. The color of apples is eye-catching with its rich, bright red skin (which is rather rough to the touch). Thanks to her, the fruits are highly resistant to various mechanical damage, which has a positive effect on their shelf life. The pulp is crispy and very juicy. Often it has a certain amount of mealy. That is why it is recommended to use the fruit for a variety of fruit salads or appetizers. Reviews about taste are the best.
Apples contain up to 15% dry matter, sugar and a small amount of acid. At the same time, they contain a sufficient amount of vitamin C and P-active substances. The red color of the stalk is inherent on the sunny side.
Average early maturity is characteristic. Apples ripen in autumn (from September to October). They can be stored, subject to storage rules, until April. The amount of the harvested crop, as well as its taste characteristics, depend on the growing conditions. The most delicious fruits ripen in dry climates.
Considering the above, it can be concluded that the Red Delicious variety has good enough characteristics for widespread cultivation.
Advantages and disadvantages
Any sort of fruit tree has a certain set of positive and negative qualities. And the gardener makes a choice in favor of one or another type, only after weighing all the pros and cons. In this situation, these qualities should also be mentioned.
The advantages of this type of apple trees include the following parameters:
- ubiquitous distribution;
- excellent fruit characteristics;
- high resistance to mechanical damage;
- long storage period for apples - they can be stored until February in a regular refrigerator and until June in specially equipped chambers with a controlled atmosphere;
- excellent appearance and consumer qualities of fruits;
- low sensitivity of wood to bacterial burns and powdery mildew;
- average winter hardiness.
Despite such an impressive list of advantages, Red Delicious has some disadvantages. These include:
- low adaptive capabilities under growing conditions;
- low resistance to some diseases: bitter spot, scab, rot, vitreous pulp.
Against the background of a longer list of positive characteristics, the list of disadvantages fades. The main disadvantage of the variety is its low resistance to certain diseases. But with proper care and preventive measures, these disadvantages can be minimized. Therefore, this type of apple can be called one of the best.
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