Variety of apples "Shtrifel" is widely known in our country as "Autumn striped" or "Streifling". It belongs to the apple trees of the ripening period. This very popular variety reaches mature maturity in September. Full ripening of fruits occurs 1-1.5 months after harvest. Moreover, all their consumer properties are only improving. Under favorable storage conditions, the Shtrifel apple variety can be stored until the New Year. It is not precisely established who and when brought him out, but one thing is known for certain - that he comes from the Baltic states. This variety is one of the oldest in the so-called folk selection.
Description
Apple tree "Shtrifel" differs in its winter hardiness. Tall trees have a wide crown. The overwhelming number of fruits is formed on small annulus located on half-skeletal branches, thickening the crown. Thinning it in a timely manner is a sure way to increase the illumination of the whole tree and increase the size of the fruit. Foliage has a rounded shape, not curved and very pubescent. The ends of the branches are drooping.
The tree enters the fruiting period rather late (8-9 years), but at the same time it is distinguished by its durability. The productivity of apple trees is increasing gradually. Old trees can be rejuvenated (after 20 years). After that, they give a large increase in young shoots. Variety of apples "Shtrifel" is characterized by high productivity. He does not tolerate prolonged drought, so in the hot season he needs regular watering. "Shtrifel" - an apple variety that has an average degree of resistance to scab.
This type of apple tree is characterized by large, spherical fruits and ribbing at their base. The smooth, thin skin has a waxy coating. The main color is greenish-yellow (when picking fruit). During full ripening, it becomes intensely yellow. On the surface of the apple there are orange-red stripes. When aging, they change their shade to brown. There is a variety of these apple trees, the fruits of which are distinguished by a pronounced red color.
Juicy flesh has a pale yellow color. Under the skin, it is often pinkish. The apples have a harmonious sweet and sour taste and delicate aroma. Fruits can be stored fresh, and also used to make juices, mashed potatoes, compotes. The composition of the fruits contains such useful substances: sugars (10%), acids (up to 0.8%), pectins (up to 12%), P-active substances (124 mg%). The Shtrifel apple variety has a unique feature: the north the tree grows, the more vitamin C (5 to 12 mg%) in them. To maintain high yields, spring and autumn fertilizing with minerals and organics is annually performed.
Collection and storage
So that the fruits do not overripe, they should be removed from the tree in a timely manner. Harvest usually takes place at the end of September. In the refrigerator, these fruits can be stored until early December. If apples are contained in a controlled gas environment, they do not lose their consumer properties within 3-3.5 months. However, only about 2-3% of the fruits lose their presentation.