The more positive a variety’s characteristics are, the more fans the plants have. Super Precos apple trees have all the qualities necessary to grow in popularity. The tree does not require special care; the main thing is to follow standard agrotechnical practices. In return, the apple trees will reward you with a high harvest.
History of the variety's creation
D. Boner discovered this species in the state of Idaho, USA, in the village of Orofino. The apple tree was then transported to a nursery and its spread began from there.The variety was also brought to Russia, but due to insufficient winter hardiness it is widespread only in some regions.
Description of the variety
To better familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the species, it is necessary to study its characteristics and descriptions. So it’s better to determine the place for planting and understand exactly how to care for the plant:
- crown is wide;
- height 3 m;
- annual growth up to 45 to 75 cm;
- leaves are medium sized, green, with slight pubescence;
- the fruits are round, creamy-green, parts of the apple exposed to the sun are covered with a pink blush;
- fruit weight from 60 to 120 g;
- the skin is thin, not rough;
- the taste is sweet and sour.
Summer residents who encounter apple fruits for the first time often criticize them for being dry. The secret is simple, the fruit is picked immediately after ripening, the longer the apple hangs on the branch, the drier it becomes.
The variety has pros and cons, assessing which they judge the apple tree. It is better to try the fruit before planting the tree in the garden.
Advantages and disadvantages of apple trees
Assessment of the properties characteristic of the plant, individual conclusion of the summer resident. Before you praise or criticize, you need to grow a tree. Some negative properties do not appear when agricultural practices are followed.
Pros:
- early ripening;
- high commercial qualities;
- taste and aroma;
- average level of winter hardiness;
- average level of disease resistance;
- low maintenance requirements.
Minuses:
- the apple tree forms a lot of ovaries, as a result the fruits are small;
- If you leave the fruits on the tree, they become dry.
Given the presence of a large number of advantages, the disadvantages are insignificant.
Features of fruiting and ripening
The Super Prekos apple tree bears fruit in the 4-5th year after planting the seedling.If a dwarf rootstock is used, the seedling produces its first fruits in the 2nd year.
Since the variety is summer, the apples ripen early, in July, at the beginning of the second decade. The peculiarity of Prekos is that the fruit must be removed immediately. While on the tree, they become overripe and become tasteless.
Ripening does not occur at one time, over 2-3 weeks. Apples can be stored in the cold for no more than a month.
The fruits on the tree ripen every year, the apple tree does not rest. In the first years, the yield from one seedling is 6-20 kg. In subsequent years it grows, reaching up to 90 kg per plant.
Frost resistance and disease resistance
The variety has average frost resistance, so it is rarely planted in cold regions. The tree is able to withstand the winter conditions of central Russia.
The Super Prekos apple tree has relative resistance to scab and powdery mildew. To achieve the best result, it is necessary to treat the trees using chemicals in the spring before flowering.
If foci of the disease occur during flowering or fruiting, the apple trees are treated using folk remedies. They are not so effective and long-lasting, but they do not remain in the fruit, causing harm to humans.
Installing traps with different contents will help in pest control. The composition of the liquid depends on the insect the gardener is fighting.
Where is the best place to grow
Breeders recommend growing Precos in the central regions of Russia and the Middle Volga region. The apple tree is adapted to climatic conditions and produces the stated yield.
Summer residents advise covering the tree trunk with plant debris or special covering material. This way the tree will survive the winter better.
Reviews from gardeners about the Super Prekos apple tree
When more information is needed, a newbie in the gardening business looks for reviews. In them, experienced gardeners give advice and recommendations on growing and help avoid mistakes:
- Svetlana: “The manufacturers’ description was confirmed. Apples picked from the tree on time are very tasty. It’s a shame they don’t last long, they’re in our refrigerator. We use the fruits for juicing and drying. It begins to bear fruit very early; in mid-July we eat the first apples. I try to collect it from the tree quickly. Apples left behind become dry.”
- Natalya: “The peculiarity of the apple tree is its thickened crown. I had to re-read a lot of information about how to properly form fruit trees. I use a sparse-tiered type of crown formation. At the base there are only 5-8 branches arranged in a spiral. Each tier has 2 skeletal branches. Thus, by pruning, I form an apple tree that produces a bountiful harvest.”
- Anatoly: “I take care of trees in the family. Of the apple trees, there are several winter, autumn and 1 early. I read reviews for a long time and couldn’t settle on just one thing. After reading about Super Precos, I decided to try growing it. So far I have no regrets, the tree has been growing for 8 years. No complaints. I don’t provide any special care, watering, fertilizing and processing. For the winter, I cover the roots with plant debris and wrap the trunk with roofing material. Helps save bark from rodents. The apples are delicious, the family is large, we eat some of them, and lay out some to dry. In winter, my wife prepares a delicious compote.”
Growing Super Precos apple trees in the garden is not difficult. This does not require any special work or effort. It is necessary to apply fertilizers on time, form a crown and cover for the winter.
