Description of the White Filling apple variety with sweet flesh

Description of the variety

Each apple tree variety has its own description, which makes it fairly easy to distinguish from other varieties. The description of the White Filling apple tree variety includes the following points:

• a tree of medium height (4–5 meters);
• an elongated crown that only becomes rounded with age;
• the branches have a distinct grey colour to their branches;
• oval-shaped leaf blade;
• the crown is characterized by significant density;
• The tree blooms with large flowers that have a slight pinkish tint.

The tree produces large fruits. This type of fruiting is typical even for young trees. The average weight of apples is about 150 grams.

The fruits have the following description:

• shape - conical. It has clearly defined ribs;
• The peel is light yellow when ripe. During ripening, a characteristic light white coating develops;
• The flesh is white. It has a sweet taste and a soft texture.

This description allows us to clearly distinguish the White Naliv apple tree from other varieties of this fruit crop.

Main characteristics

The main characteristic of this variety is its vigorous and rapid growth. It begins bearing fruit in its third to fourth year.

White filling has the following characteristics:

• high growth rate;
• the fruits ripen already in mid-July;
• good winter hardiness of the tree;
• high resistance of apple trees to various diseases;
• early fruiting;
• apples have a short shelf life. The fruits can be stored for no more than one month;
• Because of their softness, apples do not transport well. This characteristic must be taken into account when growing apples for sale;
• The fruits are used to make jam, preserves and compotes.

Every year, starting at age three, this apple tree begins to bear large fruits. With proper care, a single tree can yield up to 100–150 kg of fruit almost every year. After several years of proper care, the yield can increase to 200 kg of apples.

The fruits of the White filling variety have the following chemical composition:

• 9% – sugars (their sum);
• 10% – pectin substances;
• 21.8 mg/100 g – ascorbic acid.

The harvest can be collected twice each year: in July and early August. However, fruiting alternates over the years (even if the tree has been properly cared for).

Planting and care

To ensure excellent fruiting, choose a well-lit, moisture-free spot in the garden for planting the sapling. Planting and caring for the young tree must be done according to all the rules.

Planting of seedlings is carried out as follows:

• A couple of weeks before planting, dig a hole. It should be twice the size of the root system;
• fertile soil and fertilizers are placed on its bottom;
• the young tree is placed in the middle of the hole so that its growth point is 5–10 cm above ground level;
• the roots are carefully filled in and the soil on top is compacted;
• After this, the planted seedling is watered thoroughly. Several full buckets of water should be poured under the tree. Then it is tied to a stake.

Saplings should be planted in the spring. If done correctly, the young tree will root within a few weeks.

Caring for a planted seedling involves the following steps:

• regular watering, after which the soil around the tree trunk is loosened;
• Fertilizing. Mineral fertilizers are used in the summer. Organic fertilizers are applied to the tree in the fall;
• insulating the plant for the winter;
• preventive spraying of trees;
• pruning dried branches.

Now it's clear how to plant a White Naliv apple tree and care for it throughout the season. All the steps outlined in the care plan should be performed annually. Only then will the planted tree bear fruit well within the variety's typical timeframe.

Harvesting and storage

Harvesting begins in mid-summer (July). It's worth noting that if you delay harvesting, you risk losing the entire crop. This is because the fruits are soft and begin to spoil upon impact with the ground.

Because the flesh of this variety is very soft, these fruits can be stored for no more than a few weeks. It's best to process the apples immediately.

Diseases and pests

White Naliv has good resistance to various diseases. However, if the trees are not properly cared for, the apple tree is susceptible to attack by the following pests:

• green aphid;
• leaf roller.

Due to inadequate care, a tree may become ill with:

• powdery mildew;
• scab and other diseases typical for this fruit crop.

To prevent their appearance, it is necessary to follow all care rules, and also spray the tree with special solutions for preventive purposes.

Pros and cons

White filling has received numerous positive reviews. These reviews highlight the following growing advantages:

• early fruiting;
• good cold resistance;
• high yield;
• versatility;
• excellent taste of fruits.

However, one should not forget about the following disadvantages of this variety:

• poor shelf life and transportability of apples;
• the harvest ripens almost simultaneously;
• the presence of periodicity of fruiting.

Years with abundant harvests alternate with periods when the tree may bear no fruit at all. This can be avoided by planting seedlings with different life cycles at the same time.

The apple tree variety called White filling will be an excellent purchase for any garden.

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