The garden apple tree is the result of crossing several species of fruit trees. They have been grown since ancient times. Apple orchards bloom on all continents except Antarctica. The romantic names of these wonderful fruits symbolize their great value to humans and the beauty of ripe fruits. For example, the apple variety Pink pearl has an unusual color of pulp, which can already be understood from its name.
Variety of varieties
Every year, centners of sour Antonovka and one or two buckets of White filling grow on personal plots . Other varieties are rare, although in the world there are about 20,000. Most flesh is white, light green or yellowish. A variety of apples looks very unusual. Pink pearls with reddish flesh and translucent skin. It belongs to the so-called winter varieties and is well stored for 3-4 months. Having grown such an apple tree, you will certainly surprise your guests and neighbors with an unusual, tasty and plentiful harvest.
The benefits of apples with pink pulp
Apples are a valuable source of iron and vitamins. They are non-nutritive and recommended for dietary nutrition. Apples are especially useful for the diet. Pink pearls - they have a lot of water, the flesh gives a feeling of fullness, and the tart taste works well in many dishes.
Features of the variety Pink Pearls
These apples were bred (Pink Pearl variety) in California, in the middle of the last century. The basis for the cultivation of fruits with pink pulp was taken by the so-called apple tree of Nedzvetsky, distributed in China, Kazakhstan, southeast Asia and south-west Siberia. The new variety was bred by selection and is not the result of genetic engineering. Albert Etter not only achieved high-quality varietal material, but also patented it.
Now the apple variety Pink Pearls is successfully grown on an industrial scale by US farmers, mainly in Oregon and Washington. Harvest fruits from August to late autumn, they are stored for a long time, without losing their properties.
Yellowish on top, on the cut they turn out to be pale pink with transparent veins. It seems that this is indeed the color of pearls with overflow of mother of pearl.
Small, slightly flattened apples Pink pearls have an astringent, close to neutral taste. For many, it resembles a grapefruit. The bewitching aroma of ripe raspberries makes apples look like this juicy berry. Gentle, like slices of watermelon, they do not differ in sugary sweetness and are perfectly combined with different products. In our country, the variety of apples Pink pearls so far grown only by lovers, but they very quickly appreciated these wonderful fruits.
Tips for growing apples Pink pearls
A variety of apples is grown. Pink pearls are the same as regular garden apple trees. You can instill it on almost any basis. For the first experiment, varieties with pink pulp are suitable:
- Shtrifel.
- Cinnamon striped.
- Borovinka.
- Suislepskoe.
- Robin.
- A variety of memory of Budagovsky.
It is not necessary to plant the apple tree yourself; you can buy ready-made seedlings. Modern technology allows them to be transported over long distances, and American varieties are available in Russia. Keep in mind that apples of this variety are very sensitive to climate, especially to heat, humidity and sunlight. The tree is considered semi-dwarf and reaches 5-7 meters in height. In spring, the apple tree is covered with pink inflorescences and looks very beautiful. The variety is unpretentious to the soil, it should be moderately moist. Stagnation of water and low places should be avoided. In the soil rich in humus, apple trees feel especially good. Like all apples with red flesh, Pink Pearls are sensitive to fever and drought. The fruits are ready to eat, barely full of juices, already in early August, however, if they hang for another 6-8 weeks, they will gain more sweetness.
What can be made from apples with pink pulp?
Pink pulp apples are very popular among European culinary specialists. Traditional open cakes that look fantastically bright are baked from them. Eating pink pearl apples is recommended with fish or pork. The first August fruits can be sour in taste, they can be baked, sprinkled with sugar. Sweet autumn apples Pink Pearls can be added to desserts, and children love to eat them raw. The skin of the fruit is thin, but it is recommended to cut it off.
To prepare a healthy vitamin salad from Pink Pearl apples, cut them into thin slices, after removing the skin. Add a few red grapes, a handful of roasted almonds, one diced sweet apple, and one raw chopped carrot. When refueling, use maple syrup and soy sauce, adding lemon juice. Sprinkle the nutmeg and cinnamon on the salad. An original and healthy salad made of Pink Pearl apples is ready.
If you decide to grow a variety of apples Pink Pearls, the photo of your harvest may differ from those presented in the article. The color of the pulp, its brightness and the presence of veins may vary depending on the terrain.