Breeders are constantly trying to create new plant species. Therefore, the range is growing rapidly. It becomes difficult for a summer resident to choose. The Darunok apple tree has excellent characteristics. Those who planted it in the garden are satisfied with the yield and field health of the tree of Belarusian origin.
Description of the variety
Before planting a Darunok apple tree in the garden, the summer resident looks for characteristics. Based on this, it becomes clear whether the plant is suitable for growing in certain climatic conditions, what properties the tree has, and much more.
According to the description of the variety given by the producers, the apple tree belongs to the late-ripening varieties. It is immune to drought and does not require special care.
Features of the apple tree:
- resistant to fungal diseases, scab;
- winter-hardy;
- resistant to spring frosts;
- fruits of excellent quality;
- capable of self-pollinating;
- demanding on soil composition;
- Frequent and abundant watering is required.
Brief characteristics of the tree:
- height from 3.5 to 4 m;
- medium height;
- bears fruit every year, starting 4-5 years after planting;
- Harvest begins in September.
Many positive reviews about the apple tree indicate its popularity among gardeners. It is suitable for many, as it was bred specifically for regions with dry summers and harsh winters.
Description of fruits
In order to make a final decision about planting, you should familiarize yourself with the characteristics of Darunok apples:
- the fruits are large, the smallest with proper care weighs from 200 g and above;
- skin color - pomegranate;
- round, asymmetrical shape;
- the skin is thin, elastic;
- the pulp is light green, fine-grained;
- taste sweet and sour;
- apples are stored for a long time, retain their presentation and taste;
- Taster rating on a 5-point scale, 4.5 points.
Beautiful and neat apples, if properly stored, will last until spring and longer.
Features of fruiting
A characteristic feature of the apple tree is its annual abundant fruiting. When testing Darunok varieties, they showed excellent fruiting results.
The regularity of high indicators is stable and does not change from year to year.
The tree produces its first flowers in the 2nd year, but they should be removed. The plant must become strong before producing fruit. The first fruits are harvested in the 3rd or 4th year.
Apple tree productivity 250-350 kg per 1 m2.
Resistance to diseases and pests
The tree is resistant to scab, but despite this, garden cleaning is required in autumn and early spring. Prevention of diseases is much more effective than treating the source of the disease.
Spring treatment with fungicides will help preserve the crop and prevent diseases from spreading in the area.
To prevent the spread of insects, it is necessary to constantly treat trees in the garden. Both in spring and summer, regardless of the time of year. But we must not forget about precautions when working with chemicals. And the fact that processing should be stopped a month before the start of harvest.
After the entire harvest has been harvested, damaged branches should be cut off. And collect the fallen fruits and take them out of the garden.
Features of pollination
Breeders did a great job creating this variety of apple trees. Regardless of the presence of bees, the tree is capable of pollinating itself, as it belongs to plants with a parthenocarpic flower structure.
If you plant a pollinating variety nearby, this will significantly increase the yield. The tree should be selected in accordance with the flowering time of the Darunok apple tree.
The ovary is formed stably, every year, regardless of external factors. This is why gardeners love this apple tree.
Harvest and storage
When picking apples, you should follow some rules. Compliance with them allows you to obtain fruits that can be stored for a long time:
- They begin to harvest in early autumn, preferably finishing before the first frost.
- The fruits should be kept a little removed, only then eaten. Around the month of November. At this point they ripen and become especially tasty.
- When assembling for storage, they are removed using special devices or by hand. But under no circumstances should it be shaken off the branches onto the ground.
- Then they are also carefully placed in collection boxes.
By following simple, well-known rules, the harvest from Darunka will last until spring without creating special conditions.
Store the collected fruits in dark, cool rooms with a stable temperature. In no case is it minus, from 0 ⁰С to +10 ⁰С.
If there are special refrigeration chambers, then apples are stored until summer without loss of taste and presentation.
If a gardener dreams of growing apples and storing them in the cellar, then the Darunok apple tree is suitable for this purpose. Its harvest is always massive and stable. And the taste characteristics of the fruit are at the highest level.
