Uslada, an apple variety that was widespread in the central regions of our country, appeared not so long ago, however, in a very short time, many gardeners managed to catch the fancy and become quite popular.
In this article you will find all the current information about this variety of apples.
What kind does it belong to?
Like many other similar varieties, Delight apples belong to the category of early autumn. Fruit ripening usually occurs in late summer or early September. True, you can pick apples a little earlier, slightly unripe.
Insufficiently ripe fruits can be stored for quite a long time, until the middle of winter (of course, subject to the proper storage conditions). These apples should be folded in wooden boxes and stored in a cool dry place (for example, in the cellar or on the balcony).
The ripe fruit is unlikely to lie very longAfter a few weeks they begin to deteriorate, so they should be consumed as soon as possible.
One of the main advantages of the Ulada apple tree is its winter hardiness. Even young trees of this breed can tolerate rather severe winters, for which gardeners love them so much in many parts of our country.
Pollination
Like most other apple trees, the variety Uslada is one of the most fruitless. To achieve a bountiful harvest, you should plant such trees next to other apple varieties.
The ideal pollinators for Delight are Grushivka, Papirovka and other varieties of apples.
Planting such trees should be close to each other in order to ensure full cross-pollination. Own Delight to pollination is extremely low, therefore, if planting such a tree one by one, there will be no harvest at all or it will be minimal.
Description of the variety Uslada
It is easy to recognize the Varietta apple trees, first of all, by their small sizes - you can see this in the photo and read other features in the description.
This variety is semi-dwarf, so these apples are usually quite tiny (which makes it much easier to care for them).
The crown of a young tree has a rounded shape, and as it grows and matures, it gradually stretches.
The size of the fruit can be different - from medium to fairly large. Their mass, as a rule, is 100-130 g, but in some cases it can reach 200 g.
The color of the fruit is greenish-yellow, with a delicate scarlet blush. To taste, Delight apples are unusually good (their name speaks for itself). They are traditionally referred to as dessert varieties of apples. The fruits are very juicy, sweet, with a slightly sour and raspberry flavor. These apples are good both in fresh form, and for various homemade preparations.
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Breeding history
Apple tree of Delight - one of the numerous results of the works of the world famous breeder S.I. Isaev. For many years he conducted active experiments, crossed cultural and wild varieties of fruit trees.
As a result of one of these experiments in the early 60s of the last century, this variety appeared. In the 90s, he was zoned in the central part of the country, where he underwent many years of research.
Natural growth region
As we mentioned, the apple tree Uslada primarily lives in the European part of Russia.
However, due to its excellent winter hardiness and endurance, Uslada can get along well in other regions. This apple tree is especially good for those parts of the country where cold and rainy summer is often observed - the resistance to scab disease in such trees is extremely high.
Generally this variety is quite unpretentious and hardy, so even novice gardeners can grow such a tree.
Yield
Another advantage this variety is his propensity for excellent yields. Moreover, the tree begins to bring a large number of fruits quite early, already in the fourth or fifth year of its life. In general, the yields are quite abundant, and, moreover, they also differ in their amazing regularity.
From year to year the tree of this variety can bear a huge amount of fruit, which, of course, can not but rejoice. On average, the yield of one apple is estimated at about 60-80 kg of ripe fruit.
Planting and care
Guaranteed high yields - the right tree care.
Young seedlings varieties Uslada better planted in loose black soil.
Nearby must be other apple varieties to ensure pollination.
In general, these trees are quite unpretentious, and therefore do not require complex maintenance. It is enough once a year to cultivate the soil with fertilizers and regularly cut extra branches..
However, it is worth noting that the pruning of trees of this variety is very easy to carry out, given their small growth (the trees of Uslada rarely grow more than 3-4 meters).
Diseases and pests
Uslada is a variety that is distinguished not only by its juicy, tasty fruits and high yields, but also by its resistance to various pests and fungal diseases.
By its ability to resist scab, Uslada confidently occupies one of the leading places.
Therefore, these special apple trees do not require any special protection against diseases; only annual preventive treatment with special chemical compounds will suffice.
The variety of apple trees Delight fully corresponds to its beautiful name. Delicate fragrant fruits with juicy fragrant pulp and light sourness - their main advantage. No wonder these amazing apples are so fond of gardeners in our country. Caring for the delight is quite simple, so you are quite able to grow such a tree on your site.
