Apple tree Kuban Sunrise
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Kuban is always associated with wealth, high harvest, so the apple tree under the sonorous name of the Kuban Sunrise cannot bear fruit not abundantly. The Apple tree Voskhod Kuban was bred at a research institute in the North Caucasus. The variety was entered into the state register at the end of the last century. Naturally, the Voskhod Kuban apple variety is recommended to be grown in the south of our country, however, in many other regions this apple tree feels great.
Apple tree Voskhod Kuban: variety description and characteristics
Apple tree Rise of the Kuban: photo of the variety
The apple tree Voskhod Kuban is a medium-sized tree, which in its youth has an oval crown, and in maturity it becomes more rounded, and sometimes broadly rounded. If we talk about density, then the crown is quite branched. The bark on the skeletal branches is gray with a brown tint. Usually, the most powerful shoots extend from the trunk almost at right angles. If we talk about the type of fruiting, then it is mixed in this tree. The shoots of the Voskhod Kuban apple tree are developing quite actively, the bark on them is dark gray, the branches are rather curved, not always absolutely straight. They are of medium length and thickness. The shoots are also moderately depopulated. The foliage is green in color, the leaf plates are oblong, ovoid in shape, the leaves are quite smooth, slightly wavy at the edges, the surface of the leaf plates is usually not matte, but shiny.
The apple tree Voskhod of the Kuban bears fruit abundantly, therefore, the plant must be looked after accordingly. The rules of agricultural technology are familiar, it is enough to cut, feed, process and water the trees in time. Top dressing is recommended if the soil in your area is poor in nutrient content. Nitrogen-containing fertilizers are recommended to be applied to the soil in early spring, and complex mineral fertilizers - in summer. Due to the fact that the crown of the tree is quite thick, it is necessary not to forget about pruning. It is carried out in early spring before the start of sap flow or after all the foliage has fallen, in late autumn. Do not forget about anti-aging, sanitary pruning, which is also necessary for the plant.
Description of fruits
The fruits of the Voskhod Kuban apple variety are large enough, they are not round in shape, slightly ribbed, the skin is rough, not dull. By color, the fruits are greenish yellow, a beautiful red blush is noticeable on the surface. Often a slight waxy bloom forms on the fruit if the apples are grown from the sunny side. The subcutaneous points are quite well expressed, their size can even reach 3 mm in diameter, the subcutaneous points are various in shape, they are, for example, triangular or stellate. This is considered a special characteristic of the variety. The stalks are usually thin, or long, or of medium length, it all depends on the position of the formation of the fetus. The cups are non-falling, open; the saucer has an average thickness and depth. If we talk about the papillary tube, then it has a cupped shape. The pulp of the fruit is incredibly tasty and aromatic, it is greenish-yellow in color, sometimes a little creamy. Dessert apples to taste, sweet and sour. These fruits are noted for a high content of ascorbic acid, so this dessert is not only tasty, but also healthy. Also apples contain sugars, active substances and other useful elements. Fruits usually begin to ripen at the end of September, if you store apples in the refrigerator, they can lie until early spring. However, at the same time, the juiciness of the fruits decreases, over time they become less crunchy. The fruit gradually begins to dry out and wither.Also, this variety is referred to as early-ripening, the crop has regular fruiting, the yield is quite high. From one mature tree, you can harvest 70 kg of delicious and aromatic fruits. This variety is also often grown in industrial gardens. At the same time, it is recommended to plant apple trees in aisles at a distance of 6 m from each other, and in rows - at a distance of 4 m. Farmers collect almost 30 tons of apples from 1 hectare.
Apple tree Rise of the Kuban: advantages and disadvantages.
The apple variety Voskhod Kuban is considered winter-hardy, drought-resistant. There is also a high resistance to some types of diseases, for example, to scab. In addition, the fruits of these apple trees ripen quickly enough, since the variety is early-growing. Of the pluses, they also note a high yield, as we mentioned above, 70 kg of aromatic apples can be harvested from one tree. Of the pluses, it is also necessary to say about the excellent taste and marketability of the fruits. In addition, they contain a large amount of ascorbic acid, which is so necessary for the human body, therefore these apples are also very useful.
Of the minuses of the Voskhod Kuban apple variety, they note the frequent irregular shape of the fruits, as well as the tendency to wilt during storage of apples. Over time, they lose their juiciness and become drier. However, despite this, they are stored for a very long time in the refrigerator, until spring.
Thus, the Voskhod Kuban apple variety has a lot of advantages, but the disadvantages are not so significant. Therefore, you should definitely try to grow the Kuban Sunrise on your personal plot. And your harvest will be as rich as in the southern regions of our Motherland.