Almost every gardener grows young apple trees in his or her summer cottage. At the same time, some of them prefer the Krasnaya Gorka apple tree variety. The main features of this plant are the excellent taste of ripened fruits and a high level of productivity.
Description of the Red Hill apple tree
Before planting apples of this variety in the garden, you need to familiarize yourself with their description and characteristic features in more detail. This variety of apples was bred by famous breeders T.F.Kornienko and I.P. Kalinin. When obtaining Krasaya Gorka, the hybridization method was used, which makes it possible to develop new hybrid varieties of vegetables and fruits.
Breeders managed to create a plant characterized by early fruit ripening. The fruit manages to ripen within 35 days after the appearance of the first fruits.
The variety is popular among gardeners who are engaged in mass cultivation of apples, since many fruits are set on the branches of Krasnaya Gorka.
The harvest is poorly stored and therefore is not used for long-term storage. At a temperature of 10-15 degrees, the collected fruits are stored for no longer than a month. Then they gradually begin to deteriorate and rot..
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Red Hill, like many other varieties of apples, has a list of advantages and disadvantages that everyone should become familiar with.
The main advantages of the plant include:
- abundant flowering and a large number of fruits on each tree branch;
- resistance to climate change and low temperatures;
- compactness of apple trees.
There are not many disadvantages to this variety. The main disadvantage is that its fruits ripen poorly and fall off in dry weather.
Main characteristics
To become more familiar with the features of Krasnaya Gorka, you need to study its main characteristics.
Dimensions
A distinctive feature of the variety is its low trees that grow up to one and a half meters. They have a small, rounded crown on which shoots with apple fruits grow. In greenhouse conditions, trees grow up to two meters.
Productivity
Many gardeners who plan to plant Krasnaya Gorka in their garden are interested in its yield.Fruits on trees are formed 3-4 years after planting. In this case, fruiting occurs once a year. From one apple tree, gardeners manage to collect at least 25 kilograms of ripe apples.
Frequency of fruiting
The trees bear fruit once a year, in the second half of summer. However, due to diseases or pests, the frequency of fruiting is disrupted. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the health of grown apple trees.
Winter hardiness
The variety was bred by breeders specifically for cultivation in northern regions with unstable temperatures. Therefore, you can grow Krasnaya Gorka even in regions with a cool climate.
Disease resistance
The apple tree has reliable protection against the most dangerous insects and diseases. However, this does not exclude the possibility that the plant may become infected with one or another disease. Sometimes Red Hill suffers from scab, fruit rot and powdery mildew.
Fruit evaluation
Ripe apples are covered with a greenish peel. The advantages of the fruit include its taste and juicy pulp. The weight of each fruit reaches 120-170 grams.
Distribution in regions
Such apple trees do not need a suitable climate and therefore grow in many regions. However, its natural region is considered to be the Altai Territory, where Krasnaya Gorka is most often found. The variety is also common in other northern regions of the country.
Apple tree reviews
Alina: “An excellent variety, I planted it in the garden more than five years ago. Every year I collect delicious and beautiful apples. I recommend Krasnaya Gorka to anyone who wants to grow compact apple trees with good yields in their garden.”
Semyon: “I learned about this variety by accident when I was looking for information about small apple trees for the garden. Six years have passed since Krasnaya Gorka was planted.During this time, I have never regretted my choice at all, since every year the trees produce an excellent harvest.”
Conclusion
Many gardeners and summer residents are engaged in growing apple trees. Particularly popular is the Krasnaya Gorka apple variety, which is suitable for small areas.
