Many gardeners are interested in growing compact apple varieties. At the same time, the bush variety of apple trees Krokha, which is distinguished by its yield and taste qualities of the fruit, is popular.
Description of the Krokha apple tree
It is necessary to read the description of the plant in advance to find out its features. A distinctive feature of the variety is the height of the tree, which grows up to 50-55 cm. The plant is covered with small branches that are capable of taking root in places of contact with the soil.The fruits of this apple tree are of medium size and grow to 80-90 grams. They have a pleasant taste and juiciness.
Gardeners advise growing Krokha in regions with warm climates, as the plant does not tolerate frost. This is due to a weakened root system, which ceases to function due to frost.
Pros and cons of the variety
Every gardener who is going to plant Kroha on his plot should know its positive and negative sides.
Among the main benefits of apples are the following:
- attractiveness and compactness of the bush, which allows it to be grown in small gardens;
- pleasant taste and juiciness of ripe apples;
- the versatility of the fruit, thanks to which they are used for cooking and canning;
- protection against scab.
There are far fewer disadvantages than advantages. The main disadvantage of the apple tree is its poor tolerance to low temperatures.
Main characteristics
To get a good harvest, you need to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the crumbs.
Dimensions
The size of the trees is considered a distinctive feature of the variety, since even adult plants do not grow to more than 55 cm. Therefore, this apple tree is suitable only for lovers of compact dwarf trees.
Productivity
Gardeners classify Krokha as a high-yielding variety of apples. 3-4 buckets of ripe fruits are collected from one tree. To increase productivity, it is recommended to grow the plant in greenhouse conditions.
Frequency of fruiting
Planted apple trees bear fruit two years after planting on the site. Every gardener who has planted such apples harvests the ripe harvest once a year, in the first half of August.
Winter hardiness
Manufacturers who sell Krokha claim that it tolerates frost. However, reviews from gardeners indicate the opposite, as they complain about poor resistance to frost.
It is not recommended to grow such apples in open ground in the northern regions.
Disease resistance
The trees are reliably protected from common diseases that affect apple trees. However, experienced gardeners still recommend regular preventive maintenance to further protect plants from pests and pathologies.
Fruit evaluation
The baby is not distinguished by large fruits, since their weight reaches 80-100 grams. They are covered with a dense yellowish skin, under which there is aromatic and juicy white pulp.
Spreading
The variety should be grown by residents of the southern regions, where the temperature is suitable for growing apple trees. However, such trees are also planted in other regions where the air temperature is often above zero.
What are the subspecies?
There are three types of crumbs: creeping, bush and dwarf plants. The latter are suitable for beginners, as they are easy to care for and do not require shaping. Bush plants will have to be trimmed regularly as they grow quickly. Creeping apples will have to be tied to supports so that the fruits do not rot on the ground.
Reviews from gardeners
Antonina: “I’ve been growing Krokha in the garden for more than three years. Of course, at first there were difficulties with young trees, which froze in winter. However, by spring the situation improves and the plant begins to grow normally.”
Andrey: “At first I planted an apple tree on the street and immediately regretted it. The plant did not even survive the first winter and died. We had to install a greenhouse on the site so that the trees would grow normally.”
Conclusion
The Krokha apple tree is considered the most productive and compact variety. Before planting it, you need to study the characteristics of the variety and its differences from other types of apples.
