True to its name, the fruits of the Sweet Nega apple tree are very tasty, without sourness. The gardener will not regret growing this tree, the harvest is stable, and the plant is unpretentious in care. Recommended for growing families with small children. The variety was developed by L.A. Kotov; it belongs to the collection varieties.
Description of the variety, features
Before purchasing an apple tree, gardeners recommend studying information about the variety. This will help avoid many troubles when growing.First of all, choose the right place for planting, then take into account the small details of care.
Sweet Nega is best grown in an open area; the more sunlight the tree receives, the sweeter its fruits. The apple tree variety is a summer apple variety. They are grown exclusively for fresh consumption or processing:
- tree height 3.5 m;
- the branches are massive, dense;
- the crown is strong and powerful;
- begins to bear fruit in the 4th year;
- apple weight up to 200 g;
- The shade of the fruit is yellow, partially covered with a red blush;
- the shape of the apple is varied, round, slightly flattened or elongated;
- taste sweet;
- the aroma is persistent;
- are stored for 1 month.
According to tasters, the taste of apples is rated 4.3 on a 5-point scale. Based on a detailed description of the properties of plants and fruits, it is easier for a summer resident to decide on the choice of variety for cultivation.
Characteristics
The properties of apple tree varieties listed in detail reduce the time spent searching for the necessary information. Studying it will help you avoid mistakes when planting and caring. The result will be obtaining the declared volume of harvest. Sweet Bliss has many fans; this species is popular among those gardeners who do not like sour fruits.
Pros and cons of the variety
The presence of advantages adds to the popularity of fruit trees. Whatever the properties of the plant, the summer resident will be able to evaluate it only after it has been grown on his plot, since some indicators are assessed individually by each person.
Pros:
- winter hardiness;
- high productivity;
- unpretentiousness;
- disease resistance;
- high commercial qualities;
- versatility in use.
Minuses:
- short shelf life;
- demands on the landing site.
Each gardener will independently evaluate the characteristics of the variety after growing an apple tree on the site.
Productivity
An important feature for a summer resident is the volume of the harvest. The tree bears fruit regularly, there are no interruptions. According to summer residents, the yield is average.
With proper care of the apple tree there will always be a lot of fruit.
In warm summers the fruits are larger and sweeter, while in cooler summers the apples will be smaller.
Winter hardiness
Manufacturers guarantee the wood’s resistance to low temperatures, down to -42 ⁰C. Summer residents do not wrap it up for the winter; this is not necessary. For this feature it is valued by gardeners in cold regions. The main purpose of the variety is cultivation in regions with harsh climates.
Disease resistance
Carrying out timely preventive treatment, compliance with planting rules and implementation of basic agricultural techniques will lead to the fact that Sweet Nega will withstand any disease.
Chemical preparations should be applied before flowering and fruiting. Further it is necessary to process using traditional methods of combating pathogens.
Pests are also controlled in various ways. Chemistry before flowering, after folk remedies.
Features of ripening and fruiting
The apple tree begins to bloom from the end of May to the beginning of June, it depends on the climatic conditions of the growing region. By the end of August, the first fruits begin to be collected. The peculiarity of summer apple varieties is that they cannot be stored.
Sweet Nega is stored for very little time, then it loses its commercial characteristics and taste.
Favorable regions for cultivation
The variety is universal, suitable for growing in any region. Tolerates drought and frost very well.
Reviews of Sweet Nega
After reading information about the features and characteristics of the variety, the novice gardener looks for reviews from summer residents. In them they share information and useful tips:
- Zinaida: “Excellent variety. The only negative is that the fruits are not stored, they are only suitable for fresh consumption and making charlotte. It is unpretentious in care, I don’t particularly care for it. Only watering and fertilizing. I recommend it to lazy gardeners."
- Stanislav: “We’ve only been getting delicious fruits for about 4 years. At first there were few apples, but now everyone is getting their fill. The grandchildren especially loved it.”
- Anna: “I planted a one-year-old seedling. It took root well, there were no problems. I take care of them in the same way as I take care of other apple trees in the garden. I feed it several times a season. I’m waiting for 3-4 years to pass and get my first harvest.”
Sweet Nega is suitable for growing for people suffering from stomach diseases and intolerance to acidic foods. Even a beginner can grow an apple tree.
