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The Enterprise apple tree is an American variety obtained in the 90s. XX century It is not yet listed in the Russian register, but many summer residents have been growing it on their plots for a long time. It is distinguished by long-term fruiting, which lasts for 30 years. The fruits are tasty and the yield is high. Another advantage is good resistance to fungal infections.
History of selection
The Enterprise apple tree is a hybrid of American selection, bred by order of American farmers. Has been successfully tested at agricultural stations in three states - Illinois, Indiana and New Jersey.
Obtained in 1994 from a cross between the McIntosh and Golden Delicious varieties, as well as the wild Malus variety. The result was a productive hybrid resistant to a number of diseases. Not included in the Russian register of selection achievements. At the same time, the Enterprise variety is quite well known; it is grown in several regions at once.
Description of the Enterprise apple tree variety with photo
The apple tree is a medium-sized tree with a rounded crown. In the description you can find several characteristics of the Enterprise variety, the main ones are presented below.
Crown
The Enterprise apple tree is a tree of medium height, reaching 2.5-3.5 m. The crown is moderately spreading, with a regular round-oval shape. In terms of flowering time, the crop is medium late.
Fruiting occurs on spurs, this must be taken into account when pruning. The crown can be formed in any way, while maintaining its shape. The hybrid apple tree Enterprise is characterized by good resistance to diseases and adverse weather factors.
Description of fruits
The fruits are medium in size, regular oval in shape. If grown on clonal rootstocks, the apples will be larger and look like barrels.
The color of the fruits of the Enterprise apple tree is burgundy or red, there is a glossy shine. The average weight of each apple is 180-200 g. The skin is dense and smooth to the touch. Transportability and ease, subject to basic storage rules, are good.
Characteristics of the variety
Among the main characteristics of the Enterprise variety, summer residents are interested in taste, yield, ripening time, and others. The main parameters are described below.
Taste qualities
The taste of the fruits of the Enterprise apple tree is very good, so the tasting score is high. A slight sour note is noticeable. The pulp is quite dense, white when cut. The structure is dense, fine-grained. Quite juicy and pleasant.
Enterprise fruits are quite large and have a pleasant taste.
At the same time, the pulp does not soften, maintaining its original structure.
Ripening time
In terms of ripening time, the Enterprise apple tree belongs to the late, winter varieties. The fruits ripen from late September to mid-October. They can be stored until April, which is why the variety is called winter.
Productivity
The productivity of the Enterprise apple tree is estimated to be high, but no specific data is provided. Based on the average indicators of other varieties, as well as the weight of the fruit (180-200 g), the yield exceeds 100 kg from an adult tree.
Frost resistance of the Enterprise apple tree
The frost resistance indicator is quite high, which makes it possible to grow apple trees in different regions, including in the middle zone. However, many areas require winter cover, especially for young seedlings. In terms of drought tolerance, the Enterprise variety is not very tolerant of hot weather. Trees need additional watering.
Pollinators of the Enterprise apple tree
To ensure consistently high yields, it is recommended to plant late-flowering pollinators on the site. These include several varieties:
- Granny Smith;
- Golden Delicious;
- Fuji;
- Florina.
Where is it grown?
The Enterprise variety can be grown in different regions:
- middle lane;
- Volga region;
- Chernozem region;
- southern regions.
The origin of the hybrid does not allow it to be grown in the Urals, Siberia and the northern regions. The frost resistance indicator is not high enough.
Disease resistance
One of the important advantages of the Enterprise variety is its high resistance to fungal diseases:
- scab;
- powdery mildew;
- moniliosis;
- rust.
However, the tree may suffer from pests. Therefore, preventive treatment in spring and during the summer season is mandatory.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Enterprise apple tree is valued for its high yield and tasty fruits. In addition, she has excellent immunity to common diseases. The culture is unpretentious and winter-hardy; it can be grown in different regions of Russia.
The fruits have an attractive presentation
Pros:
- good yield indicator;
- excellent taste;
- high immunity;
- frost resistance;
- keeping quality of apples.
Minuses:
- poor drought resistance;
- may be damaged by pests;
- self-sterility: the presence of pollinators is mandatory.
Landing rules
Planting can be planned for spring - from late March to mid-April, or for autumn - from late September to mid-October. The soil begins to be prepared in advance. First, choose a suitable place - it should be well lit, away from tall trees, and located on a small hill.
It is important to ensure that the site is protected from strong northern winds. The groundwater level should not reach the surface higher than 2 m. The Enterprise apple tree grows well on fertile, light loam with a slightly acidic or neutral pH from 6.0 to 7.0.
A few months before planting the seedlings, the soil is dug up and fertilized with compost or organic matter, a bucket per square meter. If the soil is too dense, sand or sawdust is embedded in it in an amount of 3-5 kg for the same area.
The day before planting, Enterprise apple tree seedlings in a pot are thoroughly watered to form an earthen ball. Then proceed like this:
- Prepare planting holes with a depth of 60-80 cm and a diameter of 80-100 cm with an interval of at least 5 m.
- Pebbles and small stones are poured into the bottom.
- Next comes rotted manure and surface soil (1:2). Add 2 tbsp to it. l. potassium salt and superphosphate.
- They dig in a wooden peg.
- The seedlings are removed from the pot using the transfer method (if it is plastic, the container can simply be cut with scissors).
- An Enterprise apple tree seedling is planted in the center and the roots are straightened.
- Carefully sprinkle with soil and tamp down a little so that the root collar goes 5-8 cm deep.
- Tied to a peg.
- Give 1.5-2 buckets of settled water.
- Mulch with straw, wood chips, pine needles or sawdust.
You can plan planting for spring or autumn
Care instructions
The Enterprise apple tree does not require special care, but you need to remember that the variety cannot withstand prolonged drought. Agricultural cultivation technology is as follows:
- Water once every two weeks, and young seedlings - weekly. If there is a long drought, water is also given every seven days. It should be at room temperature (pre-settle indoors).
- The Enterprise apple tree is fed several times a season. At the beginning of April, add 600 g of urea with three buckets of humus and 30 g of ammonium nitrate. During the period of bud formation, give 300 g of urea, 5 liters of mullein infusion, 2 liters of bird droppings infusion, 100 superphosphate per 10 liters. During fruiting, feed with dry potassium humate 3 g and nitrophoska 150 g (per 30 liters of water).
- In the first years in the spring, it is necessary to constantly shape the crown of the Enterprise apple tree. It should become oval-spherical, so all strongly protruding shoots are removed. To form side branches, the main shoot is cut at 80 cm.
- The soil is regularly loosened and weeding is done in the tree trunk circle.
- In autumn, all foliage and fallen branches are removed and burned.
- In early spring, preventive treatments are carried out, for example, with Bordeaux mixture and copper sulfate.
- In the summer, they are treated against insects (sawfly, apple blossom beetle, codling moth) with insecticides (Decis, Biotlin, Fufanon and others).
Collection and storage
The Enterprise apple tree variety is a late variety. Harvesting begins from late September to mid-October. It is desirable that the weather be moderately warm and dry, without rain.
Apples are sorted by size and rotten ones are rejected. They can be stored in a dark room in the temperature range from -5 to +5. Humidity is quite high - up to 90%. Most often, the fruits are placed in wooden boxes and placed in a cellar or other utility room.
Apples are stored in a cool, dark place
Conclusion
The Enterprise apple tree is not too whimsical; it tolerates winters well in the middle zone. It is characterized by high productivity and good immunity. Produces attractive fruits that you can grow for yourself and for sale.
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