Perhaps the apple tree is the most common tree in Russian gardens. It would seem: what could be simpler - planted a tree, and after a couple of years harvested it. But everything is much more complicated, and if you don’t know the features of a particular type, the result will not be the one you would like. Today we will talk about the features of the Bessemyanka Michurinskaya apple tree.
Description and characteristics of the variety
Sources describing Bessemyanka Michurinskaya say that it is a tall tree of an autumn variety with a wide and rounded crown in maturity and an elongated oval crown in young specimens. The branches are thick and infrequent. The main crop ripens on them.
The fruits have a pleasant sweet and sour taste with a wine aftertaste. The skin of this apple variety is dense, elastic, smooth, with a slight waxy coating. The color is yellow-green, but there is a bright red blush along the entire perimeter of the apple. The pulp is cream-colored, delicate in texture.
As the name suggests, the apple does not have seeds; only a few are rare.
Advantages and disadvantages
Apple trees of this variety have distinctive features that make this species attractive to gardeners:
- excellent commercial quality;
- give a good harvest regularly;
- long shelf life (about 100 days);
- environmental sustainability.
However, there are disadvantages:
- lack of ability to self-pollinate, pollinating varieties are required;
- The fruits quickly fall off; if you do not remove them from the tree in time, they will end up on the ground, which will significantly shorten the shelf life.
Characteristics of Bessemyanka Michurinskaya
To have an idea about the variety and understand whether this apple tree is worth growing, you need to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the species.
Dimensions
The tree is a tall apple tree with powerful roots that can go 5 meters deep into the ground. The fruits are large - average weight is about 170 grams. The apples are round in shape, with a possible slight flattening in the central part and slightly pronounced ribbing.
Productivity
The first harvest can be obtained in the 5-7th year of the tree’s life. It is better to pick off flowers that bloom before the beginning of fruiting in order to stimulate the apple tree to develop as quickly as possible.The yield is high - about 200 kilograms per tree.
Frequency of fruiting
With proper care, there is no periodicity in fruiting, and the apple tree regularly produces a harvest every year.
Winter hardiness
The Bessemyanka Michurinskaya apple tree has average winter hardiness, while it can withstand temperature changes and unfavorable weather. However, it is better to plant a tree in an area that receives maximum sunlight.
Disease resistance
Seedless Michurinskaya is rarely susceptible to scab and fungal diseases, and is resistant to fruit rot. But it is necessary to carry out preventive measures to prevent diseases: spraying, fertilizing, removing diseased branches and spoiled fruits.
Fruit evaluation
The tasting assessment of the fruits by experts is high: they have an expressive taste and a pleasant aroma. The chemical composition of apples is also good:
- sugar - 11.2%;
- titratable acids - 0.69%;
- dry matter - 14.2%;
- ascorbic acid - 21.3 milligrams;
- P-active catechins - 229.3 milligrams.
Region of distribution of the variety
Seedless Michurinskaya is widespread and grows in the following regions of Russia:
- Central;
- Central Black Earth;
- North-West;
- East Siberian.
Apple tree reviews
Alexey, Moscow: “I’m happy with the apple tree: the fruits are tasty and aromatic. There are no problems with care. It also survives the winter with dignity. Apples are stored for a long time, almost until the end of December. My wife and I have time to sell, eat, and preserve.”
Valeria, Lipetsk: “The variety is good, the fruits are tasty. The apple tree does not require special care; apples are stored for a long time. But there is a minus - harvesting. Due to the size of the tree, it is difficult to remove apples even with a stepladder.If you don’t have time to remove them in time, they fall and break, which negatively affects their appearance and shelf life.”
Natalya, Kazan: “I planted this apple tree. Everything is fine: it is unpretentious in care, produces a large harvest, and bears fruit regularly. But the fruits are slightly sour with a tart wine taste. I love sweet, honey ones.”
