One of the most famous English sayings is: "One apple a day - the doctor away."
Indeed, these fruits are very rich in vitamins and microelements, and therefore are regularly present in our diet, including in the diet.
Apple trees can be found in almost every garden. At the moment, a huge number of varieties of these fruit trees have been developed, which differ in many criteria: in size, ripening, in terms of planting and care, but all of them are united by one positive feature - tasty and extremely healthy fruits.
An excellent option for planting in the summer cottage is a dwarf apple tree "Jung", which is also called "Snow White" by the people. According to the description, the tree of this variety is unpretentious and at the same time it bears fruit well and stably.
Breeding history
The semi-cultural variety was bred in Altai. In the process of breeding crossed the "white filling" and "Invincible Grell". In 2001, it began to experience, and in 2004 - actively apply.
At the moment, thanks to numerous positive characteristics, these apple trees have gained crazy popularity.
Did you know? It turns out that not only apples are useful, but also seeds that are inside them. It is in the seeds of one fruit that the daily iodine rate for the human body is contained.
Tree description
This small tree reaches a height of 1.5-2 m in adulthood. Its fairly powerful branches are located at a right angle relative to the table, and the crown is spreading and lush. The bark is colored brown. Shoots, mostly straight, with a fleecy texture. Leaf plate - concave, the surface of the foliage is smooth and glossy with slightly noticeable pubescence.
Check out such varieties of apples as "Aport", "Bratchud", "President", "Rozhdestvennoe", "Red Chief", "Orlinka", "Glory to the Winners", "Orlovy", "Zvezdochka", "Kandil Orlovsky" , "Papirovka", "Screen", "Antey", "Pepin saffron", "Royalties".
Fruit Description
Fruits are tied on simple and complex annuli. Their weight varies from 50 to 80 g. Round apples are covered with a thin skin, on which there is a wax coating.
The fruits are very similar to one of their parents - "White filling", painted in a light yellow color. From the side where the sun's rays hit the fruit, a pink blush is formed. Fruits fasten on a long, thin stalk. The taste qualities of apples are assessed as very good, they are fine-grained in consistency, very juicy and loose. The color of the pulp is white, sometimes with a cream shade. The fruit is sweet and sour.
Lighting Requirements
Apple trees "Young" are very fond of the light, but at the same time can remain productive and on shady areas. It is best to plant a tree on a hill, but be sure to protect the young plant from the wind and drafts.
Soil requirements
Fertile soil is best suited for this variety. Before planting, it is desirable to add organic fertilizers to the soil, it may be rotted manure or compost. It is recommended to plant seedlings in early spring.
Important! Before planting, the seedlings are soaked for a day in a special solution that promotes faster growth of the root system.
Pollination
"Young" refers to the self-bearing plants, but the presence on the site of 3-4 other varieties is welcome and significantly increases the yield of the tree.
Fruiting
Apple tree begins to fructify for 4 year after planting, but there are cases when the crop appears only for 5 year.
Gestation period
Ripe apples can be removed in mid-August. But, depending on climatic and weather conditions, fruit ripening may occur later for a couple of weeks, that is, by the end of the last summer month.
Yield
The young tree brings 10-15 kg of fruit. Approximately 10 years after planting, the yield increases to 25-30 kg.
Important! In order for the crop to be stable and pleasing with its volumes, the tree needs proper pruning, it is recommended to thin out too thick parts of the crown, so that the fruits and leaves receive enough sunlight.
Transportability and storage
Apples of this variety are poorly and briefly stored for a maximum of 30 days. Due to poor keeping capacity, transporting them over long distances is unprofitable.
Disease and Pest Resistance
The apple tree is highly resistant to scab and other diseases. If you carry out mandatory preventive measures to prevent pests, then the likelihood that they will appear on the tree is minimal.
Such procedures include whitewashing trunks, picking apples and fallen leaves in the fall, as well as spraying the tree with special preparations during the flowering and fruit ovary.
Frost resistance
Frost resistance varieties "Young" is estimated as average. At too low temperatures, individual parts of the tree may freeze over, but experienced gardeners emphasize that the plant is quickly restored after that.
In order to protect the root system of the apple tree, it is necessary to mulch the earth around it in late autumn.
Fruit use
You should not be upset because apples are poorly stored fresh, because of them you can always make excellent juices and mashed potatoes. They are also used to make compotes, jams, jam and jam.
Did you know? Steve Jobs called his corporation "Apple" because these fruits were an integral part of its fruit diet. So one day, on the way from the apple farm, he came up with the idea to name the future world famous and popular brand in honor of this fruit.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like any other plant, the "Jung" apples have their own advantages and disadvantages.
pros
- Good yield.
- High resistance to scab and other diseases.
- Large and beautiful fruits.
- The plant normally tolerates even severe frosts.
- Excellent taste of fruit.
- Universality of fruits.
Minuses
- Apples are poorly stored fresh.
- The proximity of groundwater is not tolerated, landing in such places is excluded.
- Trees of this variety do not tolerate drought.
Apple trees "Young" or as they are called "Snow White" are perfect for planting in the garden. Due to the fact that the plant belongs to the semi-cultural, it is rarely grown on an industrial scale. Caring for such a fruit tree does not take much time and effort and is subservient to even a novice gardener.