Stable and regular harvest from the apple tree Glory to the Winners

Today the sphere of horticulture does not suffer from a shortage of fruit varieties, especially this trend concerns the apple tree. This plant, belonging to the Pink family, no matter how strange it may sound, today has about 40 species. But they are also replenished with the help of all sorts of crosses and other experiments. Therefore, it can be difficult for a novice gardener to choose exactly the apple tree that would fit perfectly, given the initial stage of doing this business. And everything, time-tested, is known to be more preferable. Therefore, in this case, you can turn to the apple tree Glory to the Winners.

Description

The apple variety Glory to the Winners is considered Ukrainian, since it was first bred by Lev Simirenko at the Mliyevskaya Garden Experimental Station in 1928. It happened through breeding, so the "winners" apples are hybrids of two varieties - Mackintosh and Papirovka.

Any seedling of this type is characterized by a high level of winter hardiness, and it is recommended to plant it on dwarf and medium-sized rootstocks.

As for the basic points of the description of this fruit culture, it should be noted that the Glory to the Winners apple tree belongs to two categories at once: summer and autumn ripening. But this, of course, will depend on the region in which this variety is grown. As an example, you can cite the fact that residents of the southern regions can count on a harvest in August, but as for a cooler climate, here you can not wait for ripe fruits even until September.

Moving on to a more detailed description of this apple tree, its structure should be characterized depending on all components:

1. The structure of an adult apple tree Glory to the Winners: a spreading and large crown (most often of a wide pyramidal shape, which over time can transform into a highly round or highly oval). The tree itself is vigorous.
2. The main branches of "glory" have brown bark and are characterized by the fact that they extend from the trunk, being at an acute angle. They are also raised up, and over time they can disperse in different directions. The middle branches are capable of overgrowing with fruit twigs or ringlets.
3. The shoots of the "winner" are brown, straight, with small dense lentils. The stems can be shiny, reddish-brown, slightly geniculate.
4. Apple leaves of this variety have the following characteristics: medium-sized, round or round-oval, light green, smooth, flat, slightly curved near the base, have short-pointed ends and barely noticeable yellowness.
5. The petioles are lightly colored, and the stipules are lanceolate and small.
6. The stamens are colored red, and the stigma of the pistil is located at the level of the staminate anthers, occasionally slightly higher.
7. Flowers are saucer-shaped, pink in color, with red bases of staminate tissues. The buds are usually red.
8. The fruits of "glory" are mouth-watering apples, which can be medium or large, but they must necessarily have a smooth skin. As the main color of the fruit, a green light shade enters, while a solid, blurry, "elegant" and attractive blush is visible on the apple, which, as a rule, covers the entire fruit.
9. The flesh of the fruit is very soft, tender, aromatic and juicy, usually slightly creamy. The taste is pleasant sweet and sour.

It should be noted that the fruits of this culture are characterized by poor retention on the tree, so gardeners are often in a hurry to harvest. Here you should learn to determine the very moment, ideal for picking a really ripe, ripe, juicy fruit from the tree.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like other crops, this type of apple tree has a certain set of advantages and disadvantages, which make the "glory" a unique variety.

Among the advantages are the following aspects:

• high level of productivity;
• crop stability;
• winter hardiness as a distinctive characteristic of trees;
• fruits are of high quality and attractive appearance.

As for the disadvantages, the "winner" has the following:

1. low level of drought resistance, as a result of which fruit shedding may occur;
2. the crown is too thick, which makes it necessary to show increased attention in the care process;
3. self-fertility: in order to get a crop, it is imperative to plant trees that will act as pollinators. Often this role is played by such varieties as Borovinka, Priam, Delichiya, Antonovka, Melba, reviews of which are also very good.

Despite the presence of some shortcomings, which, it should be noted, are few, this fruit tree, especially in its "youth", gives a regular and stable harvest. And during the period of growing up, the process of fruit formation can acquire a periodic character. Therefore, the main thing is quality and timely care.

Usage

These apples are also suitable for processing, but it should be noted that sometimes a certain amount of useful properties may be lost. So, jams, jams, conservation are made from the fruits of this tree. Apple pancakes and pies are also very popular among cooks. Apples can also be cut and dried to make a delicious drink in winter.

Fresh apples can be used to prepare various salads, snacks, desserts.

Immediately, one should point out a number of vitamins, minerals of useful substances contained in apples of this type and helping to strengthen immunity, reduce the risk of colds:

• P-active substances;
• ascorbic acid;
• iron;
• phosphorus;
• calcium;
• iodine;
• vitamins: E, C, group B;
• carotene;
• acids that are readily assimilated;
• pectins.

Apple trees Glory to the Winners due to an impressive set of positive characteristics have become widespread in many territories; not to mention Ukraine, it is also Russia, Belarus, the North Caucasus, etc. The fruits of this species are a valuable product for the human body, so there is a sense in cultivating this crop. At the same time, it is worth remembering the peculiarities of this apple tree, understanding the importance of comprehensive care and adhering to all the rules. Only then can you count on a good harvest and earnings.

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