Apple tree "delight" is common in the central regions of Russia. This variety has appeared recently, but in a relatively short time, many gardeners have already appreciated its advantages.
These apple trees are obtained after multiple complexcrossbreeding. The cultivar was bred in 1961 by S. I. Isaev, a famous breeder. For the central regions of our country, it was zoned in 1996. Such varieties as “belfleur yellow”, “borovinka”, “chinese”, “papirovka”, “Siberian” and others were used. As a result of lengthy selection an apple tree appeared “delight”. It is resistant to low temperatures, early begins to bear fruit and gives a good harvest.
"Uslada" (apple): description
Like other similar varieties, “delight” refers toearly autumn Fruit ripening usually begins at the end of summer or at the very beginning of September. But many gardeners harvest a little earlier, when the apples are not quite ripe. Such fruits are stored for a long time, until mid-winter. Of course, if storage conditions are met. Apples should be carefully placed in boxes (made of wood) and put away in a cool and dry place (for example, on a balcony or in a cellar). Ripe fruits will not lie for a long time - after a short time they will start to deteriorate.
Trees of this variety are small in size. These are semi-dwarf plants, so it is easy to care for them.
The crown of a young tree is round and fluffy,a few years later she stretches out and "slims." Over time, it becomes completely oval, while the density of the tree is preserved. This form requires regular pruning. If you do not, your tree may be affected by fungal diseases (for example, scab). Fruiting apple "delight" begins four years after planting.
Productivity
This variety is famous for its excellent harvest. Every year the tree is gaining strength and gives more and more fruits, which, undoubtedly, pleases gardeners. On average, one apple can shoot up to 80 kg of fragrant apples.
Planting and care
“Uslada” is an apple tree, the description of which today can be found in all gardening magazines. However, you should follow certain rules for the care of the tree.
It is better to plant young seedlings of this variety in loose black earth soil. Nearby must be other varieties of apple trees - this will provide pollination.
In general, these trees are unpretentious, therefore notneed complex care. It is enough to feed the soil once a year and cut off the extra branches. If you do not form a crown, apple "delight" will give very uneven in size fruits.
Pruning of these trees is quite simple, because “delight” often does not grow above four meters.
Fruit
Apples of this variety are of medium size. Their weight ranges from 100 to 130 grams. However, on fertile soils and with proper fertilizing, they can reach 170 grams.
Ripe fruits are colored yellow with a uniformcrimson "blush", which almost completely covers the surface of the skin. It is smooth and not very thick. Small “hypodermic white dots” are clearly visible through the “blush”. The flesh is white, quite juicy, closer to the surface of the fruit may have a pinkish tint.
“Uslada” is an apple tree, the description of which wepresented in this article - the gardeners are pleased with the taste of their fruits, which are classified as dessert fruits. Apples exude a light raspberry flavor and have a pleasant sweet-sour taste. This gives the fruit excellent commercial quality. The chemical composition of apples includes many vitamins, so they are suitable for diet and baby food. For example, there are two times more vitamin C in these fruits than in the popular and many beloved Antonovka. Perhaps that is why the variety we are considering is often used for commercial cultivation.
Apple tree "delight": reviews
Gardeners, in areas where apple trees are already growingThis variety, very pleased with their choice. As advantages they call simple care, good yields of fragrant and tasty fruits. Many say that “bulk” apples are stored for a long time, and even on New Year's Eve they have lavish gifts of autumn on the table.
However, the apple variety “delight” has onea disadvantage, but those who grow apples for sale should attend to this. Quite often, the fruits are of different sizes. But it is easy to get rid of this minus, paying due attention to regular pruning. Experienced gardeners recommend covering tree trunks from hares and mice before winter. This is especially true of young trees.
