Gardeners often grow apple trees on their plots to provide fresh vegetables in the summer. Some of them prefer to grow Alenushkino apple trees, which are characterized by high yields and juicy fruits. Before planting this variety, every gardener should become more familiar with its description and characteristics.
History of selection
This variety was bred by breeders back in 75 of the last century. To obtain the plant, a mutation selection method was used, in which varieties such as Parmen and Jonathan were crossed.
In Russia, cultivation of Alenushkino began in the second half of the 90s, when the apple tree was included in the State Register. At first it was planted for industrial purposes in the southern regions of the country. However, over time, gardeners began to grow trees in the central regions.
Today, apple trees are grown not only by industrial organizations, but also by ordinary gardeners who like to grow their own fruit.
Description of the variety Alenushkino
It is necessary to read the description of the apple tree in advance to find out its main distinctive features.
The tree is classified as a medium-sized plant that grows up to 4-6 meters in height. The trunk and branches are covered with durable gray bark with a brownish tint. Many branches extend from the trunk, growing at an acute angle. Closer to the bottom, the angle of the tree branches gradually straightens.
Trees of apple varieties such as Alenushkino are covered with small elongated leaves. Their surface is covered with a matte green plate.
Before the fruits form, flowers appear on the branches of apple trees. They are painted in a light color, with a faint cream tint. The variety is distinguished by its early flowering period, which makes it possible to harvest the ripe harvest early.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like most other varieties of apple trees, this variety has advantages and disadvantages that should be familiarized with before growing. The advantages of Alenushkino include the following:
- Early dates for the start of fruiting. You can collect ripe apple fruits 2-3 years after planting young seedlings in the garden. Subsequently, the plant bears fruit annually.
- High yield.The variety is considered productive, since it is possible to collect more than 15-20 kilograms of ripe apples per season.
- Duration of storage. The collected Alenushkino fruits are suitable for transportation over long distances, as they do not spoil for about 30-40 days at room temperature.
- Resistance to pathologies. The protective functions of the apple tree protect it from attacks by insects and fungal diseases.
The disadvantages of apples include a high degree of crop shedding due to strong wind gusts.
Productivity and fruit evaluation
The fruits of the apple tree are considered large, since their weight is 150-200 grams. They are covered with perfectly smooth skin, which is colored green. When ripe, a reddish tint appears on the surface of the apples. The orange funnel of the fruit contains a thin stalk 5-6 cm long.
The advantages of the apple harvest include its taste. The peel and pulp have a sweetish taste and bright aroma. Even after long-term storage, apples do not lose their taste.
The yield in Alenushkino is high, as gardeners manage to collect more than 15 kg of fruit from one tree. If you grow fruit in greenhouse conditions, the yield increases by one and a half times.
Ripe fruits are often used in cooking to create fruit salads, compotes and jams. They are also used to prepare freshly squeezed apple juices and purees.
Winter hardiness and disease resistance
The main advantages of the apple tree include its protective functions, which protect the plant from temperature changes and diseases.
Apple seedlings cope with low temperatures, so gardeners plant them in the northern regions of the country.
However, if the temperature outside often drops below zero, then it is better to grow trees in greenhouses. This will protect the tree root system from freezing.
Regions of distribution
Alenushkino can be grown in any region of the country. However, most often such apple trees are found in the southern and central regions, since these areas have favorable climatic conditions for the fruit.
Conclusion
Gardeners who don’t know what variety of apples to plant should pay attention to Alenushkino. Thanks to this variety, you can harvest a tasty harvest every year, since the trees bear fruit well in almost any climatic conditions.
