Apples have a huge number of varieties. All of them are grown in a specific climate zone. Perhaps there is no country where this juicy fruit does not grow, and this is due to the fact that the apple tree is a very unpretentious tree with high productivity. This fruit is consumed fresh, used in cooking when preparing pies, pastries, preserves, jams, marmalades, compotes, fruit salads and much more. Recipes in which you can apply an apple, do not count!
Further, the article will provide a description of the apple variety Bryansk.
By whom and how was the variety bred?
As a result of crossing two varieties of apple trees SR0523 and the Winner, breeder Astakhov A.I. received a variety of apple trees that he named Bryansk in honor of the city of the same name, where the hybrid was bred. Due to the saturated raspberry tint, the breeder called the apple Bryansk aloe.
In the same scientific center where a new apple variety was bred, the same breeder bred another variety as a result of crossing Antonovka vulgaris and Golden Delishes. So the golden Bryansk apple tree appeared. It got its name due to the similarity in external data with the Golden variety, which means “golden”.
Apple tree Bryansk scarlet
This variety of apple trees belongs to the early winter varieties. The color of the apples is rich raspberry or reddish pink. The advantage of the variety is that the tree has good yield indicators, are resistant to changes in the climatic regime, insufferable, and bears fruit in a short time. The first crop can be harvested in the third or fourth year. Of the shortcomings of this apple variety, Bryansk, it can be noted that the fruits cannot be stored for long enough - they begin to rot quickly. But when stored in a refrigerator, the period can be extended until the month of February.
In apples of this variety, the pulp is of medium density and size. The pulp is juicy, with a sweet and sour taste. Tasters on a 5-point scale evaluate the taste characteristics of these fruits at 4.8 points. This is a very good indicator.
Apple-tree Bryansk golden
This apple variety belongs to the late winter species. The color of the fruit is golden yellow. The pulp is grainy, juicy, with a sweet and sour taste. Thanks to its honey-spicy aroma, it is great for drying. Using pieces of hearths in tea drinks and desserts will give you a “piece of summer” on a cold winter day. Tasting score - 4.8 points.
The literature indicates that fruiting occurs in the fifth or sixth year. But in practice, fruits appear already in four-year-old trees. Productivity is average, but constant. The collection begins in late September. Apples of this variety have average sizes and have a weight of 180-220 grams, but larger specimens are also found. The variety is resistant to disease and frost.
Tips for planting the apple tree Bryansk
Since both varieties have late yields, it is necessary to plant them in spring or autumn. It is preferable in the spring, as the tree has a higher chance of good development and growth. Below are some tips to help you plant the Bryansk apple tree successfully and get good yield indicators in the future:
- The landing site should be chosen in a well-lit place.
- The landing pit must be properly prepared (drainage, fertilizer, correct depth and width of the pit).
- The purchase of seedlings should be carried out in one climatic zone with the place of planting.
- Loam (or a mixture of peat, sand and compost) is well suited as soil.
- The distance between the trees should be at least 3-4 meters.
Apple care
After the first year after planting a tree, it is necessary to prune the crown of the apple tree. Moreover, each branch should be trimmed. This will help the apple tree to refrain from bearing fruit. It is advisable to do this until 4-5 years.
To protect the apple tree from pests, as soon as it gets warmer (April month), you will need to sprinkle the crown of the tree. This is done 2 times: when the buds are swollen and before the appearance of the inflorescence.
In addition, the Bryansk apple tree needs regular watering throughout the hot season.
Pest Prevention
Despite the fact that both varieties are quite resistant to diseases and pests, avoiding scab lesion is problematic. The cause can be both excess moisture and overdried air inside the leaves of the tree.
To prevent this, it is necessary to treat the trunk and leaves of the tree with special means as a preventive measure. Planting apple trees must be planned so that their location is separate from other garden crops.
If you notice that brown spots appeared on the leaves and apples, then the apple tree is infected. Therefore, as a preventative measure, the following actions will be:
- Spring pruning of tree branches.
- Fertilizing soil with compost.
- Processing potash fertilizers.
- The introduction of ash into the soil of apple trees.
Apple tree treatment
If the disease has overtaken a tree, then first of all you need to treat the soil and sprinkle the crown of the apple tree. For this, there are special solutions:
- urea solution;
- copper oxychloride (used before flowering, after the first harvest);
- Bordeaux liquid;
- copper sulfate.
When the pest is removed, the place of its location must be decontaminated with copper sulfate. At the end of the work, the area should be painted over with oil paint.
Conclusion
The fruits of apple trees Bryansk golden or scarlet have excellent consumer characteristics: they are not only superficially beautiful, but also juicy. They can be consumed fresh. subjected to heat treatment, used in the preparation of various dishes. No matter how you taste these fragrant apples, you will experience pleasure.