Reviews and overview of the best apple varieties for the Leningrad region
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Antaeus
Due to the Leningrad Region's climate, gardeners prefer to grow winter apple varieties. One of the most well-known winter varieties is Antey. This hybrid was created by pollinating the Belarusian Raspberry with pollen from a cross between the Newtosh and Babushkino varieties.
Antaeus has the following characteristics:
- high cold resistance;
- regularity of harvests;
- medium height;
- compactness.
The apples are burgundy and blush. They weigh approximately 200 g. Fruiting begins in the second to third year of life. The yield is approximately 50 kg. Harvesting occurs in September or October. The crop is stored for seven months.
Auxis
This variety was created by crossing the Mackintosh with the red Grafenstein. It can also be planted in the Leningrad Region. It has the appearance of a medium-sized tree with a rounded crown. The following characteristics are characteristic of this variety:
- winter hardiness;
- long storage period of the crop;
- regular fruiting.
It will begin bearing fruit at age 5. The apples are yellow and do not spoil during storage.
Aelita
Apple trees for the Leningrad region must have high cold resistance. This characteristic is reflected in the description of Aelita, which was obtained by crossing Welsi with Brown Striped.
The variety has the following characteristics:
- tallness;
- abundant fruiting;
- immunity to scab.
The apples are round or conical in shape. They weigh about 120 g. The skin is yellow-green with a distinct red blush. It can be solid or striped. Apples can be picked as early as mid-September. However, it's best to pick the apples two weeks before that.
Friendly
When choosing apple varieties for gardening, you should consider your region to find the variety best suited to your specific climate. In the Leningrad region, many experienced gardeners recommend planting the Druzhnoye apple tree. It was created by crossing the common Antonovka and Jonathan apples.
This variety is characterized by the following characteristics:
- resistance to various diseases;
- frost resistance;
- good and regular fruiting.
The harvest consists of large apples weighing approximately 170 g. They are round in shape. The skin is yellow-green with a distinct russet-red blush. The flesh is juicy and has a sweet and sour flavor.
Star
This variety can also be planted in the Leningrad Region. Zvezdochka (Star) was created by crossing Lithuanian Pepinka and Anis. This variety is characterized by:
- fruiting is regular;
- good cold resistance;
- long shelf life of apples;
- winter ripening period.
The Star apple tree is a tall tree with a drooping crown. The first harvest appears in its sixth year. Any columnar apple tree has a similar fruiting period.
The apples are red with a crimson blush. Their size depends on the quantity of fruit. The greater the number of fruits, the smaller they become. Columnar apple trees also have this characteristic. Throttling the harvest and pruning the branches can increase their size.
The Chosen One
Another apple variety that can be grown in this region's climate, the Ozbrannitsa was created by crossing the Bellefleur and Antonovka varieties.
The first harvest can be collected after six years. The fruits are large in size. Their skin is yellow and has a distinctive blush. The Izbrannitsa has a sweet flavor with a noticeable tartness. Its fruits typically store until the end of November. The harvest can be made in August.
Melba
Considered the oldest foreign variety, it has been grown in Russia for over 100 years. This apple tree is characterized by excellent and regular fruiting. However, irregular fruiting may occur with age. Apples form on the rings in late August.
Melba fruits are characterized by their large size and light skin, on which a blurred blush is visible. The main feature of this variety is its snow-white flesh with excellent taste and persistent aroma. Apples are also easy to transport. Under proper conditions, they can be stored until mid-winter.
Renet Chernenko
This variety was obtained through open pollination of the Pepin Reinette variety. It is grown in the suburbs of St. Petersburg. The Chernenko Reinette is characterized by the following characteristics:
- late winter ripening period;
- vigorous growth;
- endurance;
- frost resistance;
- excellent resistance to scab
- relatively late start of crop formation (6–7 years after planting);
- good and regular fruiting.
One apple tree can produce up to 170 kg of fruit.
The apples are round and slightly flattened. The skin can be green or yellow. The skin has a red blush, which has a speckled appearance. The flesh is renowned for its sweet, slightly tart flavor and white color. The fruits can be stored almost until spring.
Tellisaare
Another variety suitable for growing in the Leningrad Region climate is Tellisaare. It was developed by Estonian breeders. This variety is characterized by the following characteristics:
- abundant fruiting;
- average cold resistance;
- immunity to scab.
The tree has a rounded crown. The branches bear small apples weighing around 100 g. They are flattened and have a distinct slope on one side.
Apple trees begin bearing fruit when they are 4–5 years old. A decline in yield may be observed over time. The fruits begin to ripen in September. The skin is green with a reddish blush. The fruits are ready to eat in October.
Welsey
The best apple varieties suitable for cultivation in the Leningrad Region include the Welsey variety. This American variety is widely grown in Europe and Russia. Breeders have developed over 10 varieties of fruit trees based on the Welsey variety.
The characteristics of this variety include:
- good immunity to scab;
- sufficient winter hardiness;
- Abundant fruiting. Welsey is considered the leader in this evaluation criterion.
Young trees produce their first fruit four to five years after planting in the orchard. A single tree can yield up to 250 kg. A slight decline in yield is possible with age. Due to such an abundance of fruit, the apple tree requires support for its branches.
The apples are small. Their skin is yellow-green. They have a distinctive, deep red blush. The flesh itself is white, with a slight greenish tint. It has a pleasant flavor. The harvest takes place in late September.
The apple trees listed above for the Leningrad Region have received the best reviews for their productivity and cultivation. Each gardener decides which variety to plant based on their own taste preferences.
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