Apple tree Pervinka
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The Pervinka apple tree is a variety of autumn time, it was bred at the All-Russian Research Institute dedicated to the breeding of new varieties of fruit crops. Scientists pollinated Antonovka with pollen from another variety. All work on pollination was carried out by E. Sedov, Z. Serova, V. Zhdanov. A few years later, the variety was entered into the State Register.
Apple tree Pervinka: variety description
Apple tree Pervinka: photo of the variety
Apple tree Pervinka golden reaches medium size, it has a round, dense crown. The branches are uneven, with bends especially at the ends. They are directed away from the trunk at a certain angle. The bark of the tree is brown-gray, with peeling. Branches of different sizes, they are located close to each other.
The shoots of the Pervinka apple tree are smooth, burgundy in color. They have white lentils. The buds of an apple tree are medium in size, conical in shape. The foliage of the Pervinka apple tree is golden - thick and large, the leaves are ovoid, with a sharp and slightly elongated edge. The top of the leaf is twisted, the leaf itself is green-yellow in color, with slight pubescence on one side, the other side is glossy, shiny, without hairiness. The surface of the leaf is wrinkled, with gray veins. The leaf plate is concave inward, jaggedness is visible along the edges. The leaf petioles are smooth, firm and thick, well attached to the base of the leaf. The stipule is small, subulate, the flowers are large, pink-white in color, dense, the petals lie on top of each other.
Apple tree Pervinka Golden: characteristics of fruits
The fruits of the Apple Pervinka variety are large enough, the average weight reaches 200-220 grams. The apple is one-dimensional, onion, conical with wide ribs. The peel is smooth, with a slight oily bloom, with shine. The fruit of the Pervinka apple tree varies from green-yellow to orange with crimson sides. Often, instead of ruddy lateral ones, stripes or dots of a burgundy hue appear on the fruits.
The number of subcutaneous points is large, they are large, gray in color, and stand out strongly. The stalks are thick and strong, the apples remain on the tree until the end of the season, without falling off. The funnels are deep, conical, the cups are closed, and the saucers are deep with grooves. The seed chambers are closed.
The pulp of Pervinka apples is golden - soft, juicy, of medium density. The fruit has a bright color, pleasant taste, so experts assess the appearance and taste of the fruit at 9 points. Pervinka fruits contain natural sugars 9.9%, vitamin C 2%, titratable acids 0.5%.
When to harvest
The harvest of the Pervinka apple tree is carried out in late August or early September, depending on the climate where the tree grew. After harvesting, the fruits are stored for about 40 days.
The harvest is large, regular, about 80-90 kilograms of apples yields an adult tree.
The apple variety Pervinka golden perfectly tolerates severe frosts up to -38 degrees, but so that the tree does not freeze, it must be covered with the onset of winter.
Apple tree Pervinka golden: reviews of the variety
Based on the reviews of gardeners about the Pervinka apple tree, the following advantages and disadvantages of the variety can be distinguished.
Pros:
- Appearance and taste of apples.
- Resistant to frost and severe frost.
- Resistant to fungus.
Minuses:
- Short shelf life of fruits.