The number of known apple varieties is constantly increasing due to the efforts of breeders. Every year they create new hybrids and improve the quality of existing species. The foreign variety of apples Modi was launched relatively recently, but managed to gain popularity throughout Europe in a fairly short time.
Culture features
Modi - a hybrid of Liberty and Gala varieties, is a winter variety. The apple tree itself is medium in size with a wide, cone-shaped crown. The flowering period occurs in late spring. In this case, the flowers are quite resistant to spring frosts.
In the characterization of Modi apples , it is noted that the fruits are easily tied and grow very large. The average weight of one fruit is about 200 grams. The apple is slightly elongated, has a rounded shape and slightly truncated in the lower part. Remarkably bright color: apples are evenly colored in rich red color.
The pulp of the fruit is very dense and juicy, which makes the variety suitable for making juice. The characteristic taste is sweet and sour. On the pulp, large white subcutaneous points can be observed. The dense shiny skin of apples protects them well and greatly facilitates transportation.
The variety was bred in 1982 in Italy, where Modi apples are grown to this day. But over time, the culture spread to Europe, and relatively recently began to be successfully grown in Russia.
Advantages and disadvantages
Compared to other fruit crops, the variety has several advantages. The following positive qualities are noted:
- high yield;
- increased resistance to diseases such as powdery mildew and scab;
- frost resistance varieties;
- the ability to maintain quality parameters during transportation;
- resistance to aphids;
- long storage period.
Significant minuses in Modi apples were not found.
Landing technique
A favorable period for planting this crop is early spring and autumn (a month before the onset of frost). It is recommended not to delay with the deadlines, as they directly affect the survival rate of the apple tree.
For the sapling, you will need a pit 80 cm wide and about 60 cm deep, on the bottom of which a mixture of soil with humus and mineral fertilizers is laid. The roots of the tree are carefully distributed over the surface of the recess and covered with soil. Immediately after planting, the apple tree must be first pruned. Sprigs of a seedling are shortened by a third. Subsequent annual pruning is only needed to remove diseased or weakened branches.
Also, after planting, the plant should be watered with three buckets of water. To prevent the apple tree from inconvenience, it is important to keep a distance: there must be at least 6 meters from other trees.
Care
Modi apples adapt well and are unpretentious to the choice of soil. Therefore, they do not need a special approach. The care procedure includes the following items:
- timely weeding from weeds and loosening of the soil;
- regular watering in the dry season;
- top dressing with organic and mineral fertilizers;
- treatment for diseases and pests.
Variety Modi is characterized by high productivity, which means that agricultural technology implies annual thinning of fruits and ovaries. Otherwise, the likelihood of underdevelopment and fracture of the branches increases.