Early ripening varieties include Moscow pear. The apple tree is unpretentious and easy to care for. Grushovka’s white, delicate and crisp flesh has long been known in Russia, the first mention of it appeared in the eighteenth century. The fruit of folk selection turned out to be so successful that it gained wide popularity not only in his native country.
Another name for the apple tree found in the villages is Skorospelka or Spasovka. In the middle lane, it matures in mid-August, in time for
Apple Savior. In the USSR, the
apple variety Grushovka Moskovskaya was recommended for cultivation only in the northern regions. This is due to the fact that the fruits did not have a presentation. The famous Moscow pear tree is an frost-resistant, full-grown and fast-growing apple tree. To get a crop for the 5-6th year is quite realistic. Within two years, the seedlings have a formed crown, a dense, uniform bark.
Varietal signs of the Moscow pear
At Grushovka, the tree is tall, branched, with a developed, spherical crown. Inflorescences of the apple tree are large, pink. Leaves a little yellowish. The fruits are medium-sized, flattened flat, the stalk is dense and short, the saucer is flattened, the bowl is deep. Apples are often slightly ribbed; this is the only sign that the Moscow apple tree is determined. Fruit descriptions may vary by region. Apples are oily, light green or yellow with pink and dark red veins. The skin is dense with lots of white dots. After ripening, the skin turns yellow and the pink veins become darker. The pulp of a mature fruit is friable, yellowish, with a slight acidity. Apples are rich in aromatic substances with floral and honey notes. Grushovka is slightly susceptible to scab.
Benefits of Grushovka
Small apples of 50-55 grams are not intended for long-term storage, they ripen within 3-4 weeks, unevenly, because of the thick lush crown. Apples crumble in large quantities, it is almost impossible to transport the crop. Fruits are suitable for making juices. The content of nutrients in the Moscow pear is approximately the following:
- sugar in the total amount of 9.2%;
- acids - 0.89%;
- ascorbic acid - 9.3 mg / 100g;
- R-active substances - 129 mg / 100g.
Moscow pear is an apple tree with low-calorie fruits rich in ascorbic acid. Apples are useful for dieting and strengthening the body after an illness. From Grushovka they prepare jams and preserves, compotes. Wipe in mashed potatoes for baby food. Most often they are consumed raw, in the form of salads and desserts.
Possible contraindications
Due to the high acid content, it is recommended to rinse your mouth or brush your teeth after eating fresh Grushovka, as well as juices and purees based on it. With wounds of the oral cavity, the use of Grushovka can cause discomfort, cases of individual intolerance in people with a sensitive digestive system have been identified.
Tips for growing Moscow pear
For seedlings, leave aisles at least 5-7 meters wide. Plant them in places protected from the wind, as the fruits easily fall. Moscow pear is an apple tree that does not tolerate the proximity of groundwater. It is unpretentious, but in good conditions gives a better crop. With proper cultivation of the soil and top dressing, the correct watering regime, it is possible to get fruits up to 120 grams in weight.