Apple-tree Rublevoe
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Apple-tree Rublevoe is a late summer variety, it was bred at the Primorskaya scientific station, which is engaged in the selection of apple trees and other fruit trees. Hybridization of varieties Antonovka and Ranetka was carried out. The species was registered in the Primorsky Territory.
Apple-tree Rublevoe: variety description
Apple-tree Rublevoe: photo of the variety
The Rublyovoe apple tree is large, reaching up to 5-7 meters in height. The apple tree forms an oval crown. Since the branches are close to each other, a dense crown is formed, which needs regular pruning. They will ensure proper functioning. Crohn becomes wider with age, losing its shape. Ringlets begin to form around the main branches, which entwine the branches. Branches of different sizes.
Apple tree shoot Rublevoe green-burgundy. The foliage is medium in size, emerald in color. The leaf is oval in shape, with a slightly pointed end. The surface of the leaf is wrinkled, and also consists of many gray veins, which are highly visible. The petiole is long, thin, weakly attached to the leaf.
Rublyovoe apples are medium in size, usually weighing about 160 grams. The fruits are round in shape, with strongly convex sides and a slightly elongated top. The surface of the fruit is smooth, without tubercles, with a slight sheen. The color of apples at full maturity is orange with small red spots or stripes. A thick layer of plaque can be seen on the surface; it belongs to natural wax, which is necessary to protect against mechanical damage. The stalks are short, hold the fruit tightly.
Fruit pulp Ruble yellow, juicy, sweet in taste. In terms of chemical composition, apples contain natural sugars 14%, titratable acids 0.3%, ascorbic acid 1%, pectin 2% and tannins 1%.
The fruits of the Rublyovoe apple tree ripen in early September. After collection, they are stored for 70-90 days. Apples do not ripen at the same time, so you will have to carry out several harvests.
Apples can be eaten fresh, can also be used in preservation and harvesting.
The first fruiting of the Rublyovoe apple tree can be expected 4 years after planting. Each tree will bring about 75-95 kilograms.
Pros and cons
Pluses of the Rublyovoe apple tree:
- High yield level.
- Pleasant taste and aroma of fruits.
Cons Apple Rublyovoe:
- Weak resistance to fungal diseases.