In almost every area you can find apple trees. This is one of the most common cultures in the world. During flowering, trees are unusually beautiful. But the apple tree is valued primarily for its healthy and tasty fruits. They contain many substances required by the human body. One of the representatives of this culture is "Elena" (apple tree).
This is a summer variety of apples. He has an early ripening period, he was bred as a result of Belarusian selection. A special advantage is that it has a high yield, early maturity and annual fruiting of the apple tree "Elena". Description of the variety will allow you to learn more about it.
Origin of the variety
Such apple varieties as Elena are created by crossing the English Discovery variety with an early sweet Belarusian apple.
Culture Description
As already mentioned above, "Elena" (apple tree) has a high annual yield. This contributes to the abundant fruit setting. The resistance of the variety to scab is medium.
Fruits "Elena" grows weighing from about ninety to two hundred grams. At certain time intervals, ovary trees require thinning. If this is not done, then the fruits will be even smaller. Rounded green-red apples. The pulp is white with a greenish tint, tender and juicy, fine-grained. The fruits have a strong and pleasant aroma. The taste is sweet with a slight acidity. If the apples are overripe, then the taste is reduced.
Cons that the variety "Elena" possesses (an apple tree is found in many orchards): the shedding of fruits, as well as a low level of keeping quality.
Despite all the advantages, not everyone believes that the fruits have a pleasant taste - some consider them fresh, which is a characteristic feature for purely sweet varieties.
Appearance of an apple tree
Apple tree "Elena" is not only an early, but also a low-growing variety. She has a round-pyramidal crown. Shoots of dark red color, thick, with delicate pubescence. The shape of the leaves is slightly pointed.
The variety is quite resistant to frost. After planting, the tree begins to bear fruit in the second third year. Full ripening occurs by mid-summer.
The spraying period of apple trees
Grade "Elena" requires care. The apple tree needs protection from pests so that owners can regularly receive a rich harvest. To do this, it is necessary to correctly and timely spray trees. If this is not done, then the rest of the care will be meaningless.
Spraying apple trees should be carried out at a certain time, so that the procedure is effective. Incorrect actions can rob the fruit. Processing begins in the early spring and continues in the summer during the period of maximum pest activity. In the fall, after harvesting, it is recommended to spray for prevention.
The first stage of processing begins after the snow melts and the temperature rises above 5 degrees. As a rule, this is the second part of March, the time of kidney formation. The tree is sprayed again when the apple tree blooms. In the summer, the procedure is performed only when absolutely necessary. In autumn, this procedure should be done as a preventative measure.
Do not spray apple trees during fruit ripening!
To do spraying, you can use special pumps. They can be manual, electric or with compressors. If there is no equipment, this is done the old fashioned way, using a bucket and a broom, but the effectiveness of this method will be lower.
In order to have healthy "Elena" apple trees with juicy and aromatic fruits on the site, you must follow the rules of care. The requirements are simple, the main thing is their timely implementation. This variety is perfect for those who want to enjoy their own fresh apples in the middle of summer.