The apple tree is considered to be an old garden plant. This tree is grown wherever conditions of nature allow. In the region of Eastern Siberia, an amazing variety with small fruits grows - Ranet. It was obtained by breeders as a result of a long crossing of the Siberian apple tree with Chinese or other European varieties. The apples are very small, but this garden tree has a number of advantages: quick fruit ripening, high yield and resistance to frost.
To grow apples ranetki, does not require any special care skills. Trees prefer a bright place, take root pretty quickly. The first year, as a rule, there is no need to apply fertilizer, enough of what was laid during the initial planting is enough. And in the second year it is advisable to make a small amount of top dressing, increasing the amount every year.
Observing the clear terms of watering, you can successfully deal with the pests of this modest but tasty fruit. The first watering is carried out approximately at the beginning of June, the second - in a month, and the third - in the first of August. If the autumn turned out to be dry, then it is possible to add another watering - in October. Growing apples ranetki, you should always adhere to the norm of watering. And most importantly, forget about it when the apple tree is in bloom, because it threatens to fall in color.
The whole wonderful crop can be nullified if you don't fight the pests on time. Calendula successfully fights aphids, therefore it is advisable to plant these beautiful yellow flowers around a tree. But the containers with kvass or beer will be protected from scab and codling moth. It is necessary to change the fluid from time to time, that is, fill in fresh. In autumn, the apple trees need to be whitened with a solution of clay and mullein. It also stops many insects.
If you look after the trees in this way, autumn will give a bountiful harvest. Ranetki - apples, photos of which are presented in this article, will flaunt on the branches.
These wonderful fruits are consumed fresh and processed, and are also used to make excellent home-made wine. Apples make a wonderful jam, reminiscent of jam in consistency. It can be used as a filling for pies, rolls and just spread on a piece of bread. To prepare this delicious natural dessert you will need raneti apples (7 kg), sugar (900 g) and water (a glass). Rinse the fruits thoroughly under a tap and pierce each apple with a toothpick. Next, scald them and leave them for a while, covering them. After 15 minutes, pour the boiling syrup into the fruit. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes until cooked. In this process, the main thing is that the ranet apples remain whole. While the fruits are boiling, it is necessary to prepare the jars (wash, sterilize). Next, we get the ranetki from the syrup. We put apples in jars. Boil the syrup again and pour into the prepared containers with fruits. Store in a cool place. During heat treatment, the apples remain intact, so they are often used to decorate cakes and pies.