Apple tree "ligol" is a vigorous plant with high productivity. This variety of apples is characterized by moderate sweetness. There is a certain sourness in the taste, which gives the fruit a special sophistication. Apples are very large, crispy and fragrant.
Ligol apple tree: a brief history of origin
These apples were first obtained in Poland by crossing the Golden Delishes and Linda varieties in 1971. The result was a quick-growing and high-yielding culture.
Recently, this variety has been actively distributed in various areas of gardening. Ligol apples are in great demand among consumers. The ripening time of the above varieties is the end of September or the beginning of October.
Apple tree "ligol": photo, a brief description of the plant
It should be noted that this is a winter variety of apples, which has a high marketability. The apple tree "ligol" bears fruit already in the second year, it is distinguished by annual productivity.
A feature of this variety is that it tolerates low temperatures well. Even -31 degrees Celsius is not harmful to the plant.
This is a self-infertile variety. The plant blooms in medium terms. The best pollinators for Ligol are Gloucester, Champion, Idared and Spartan.
It should be noted that the fruits are rounded, conical, with a ribbed surface, quite large. They have a dense and fine-grained cream-colored flesh with moderate juiciness. The skin is smooth, but strong and shiny.
The main characteristics of the apple variety "ligol"
Apples of the above grade differ in the following features:
- color - red-carmine with a blurred blush;
- fruit weight - from 150 to 450 grams;
- taste - moderately sweet with some acidity;
- fragrant and juicy.
The apple tree has a strong conical, but medium thickened crown. The tree is mostly tall. It perfectly forms a spindle-shaped crown. Flower buds are laid in most cases in the nursery.
The apple tree "Ligol" gives generous harvests. As gardeners note, this plant is prone to periodicity in this regard.
Apple care
It should be noted that “ligol” does not require special care.
The apple tree variety has such fruits that are stored for a long time: up to 6 months in an ordinary refrigerator (temperature range - from 0 to 5 degrees Celsius). Sometimes, for too long storage, browning of the peel and core can be observed.
The apple tree "ligol" is resistant to various diseases. She is not afraid of pests such as powdery mildew and scab. But gardeners warn that this culture is severely affected by a bacterial burn and wood diseases.
Apple tree "ligol" prefers sandy, loamy, breathable, water-intensive soils. Fertilizing the plant is recommended by nitrogen fertilizers, among which gardeners prefer to use ammonium sulfate or ammonium nitrate. It is important to remember that in no case should you feed in the late fall. It turns out that nitrogen is able to lower the frost resistance of the plant.
Also, gardeners recommend in spring to slightly loosen the soil near the tree. Be sure to clean the leaves near the apple tree, which has already fallen. This will help to supply oxygen to the tree system.
Since the tree is medium-sized, with a thickened wide-pyramidal crown, pruning is advisable twice: thin out the ovaries in the spring and cut the greens in the summer.
You can also lime the trunk of the Ligol apple tree. Gardeners recommend this process in the spring, since in winter the aforementioned product loses its properties and will not reliably protect the tree from rodents and other pests.
Apple tree "ligol" is an unpretentious plant that requires minimal attention. This apple variety is ideal for growing both on an industrial scale and for personal needs in the country.