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The Imant apple tree is one of the best varieties that breeders have developed. The culture has become famous due to its unpretentiousness, strong immunity and very tasty fruits.
History of appearance
The variety is relatively young: it was bred in 1999, but registered as an elite variety of apple tree only in 2003. After field trials in 2009, the crop was included in the State Register. It is recommended to grow the tree in the Central region, but harvesting is also possible in areas with cooler or warmer climates.
A characteristic feature of the Imant apple tree is its strong immune system: good resistance to scab
Description of the apple tree variety Imant
Gardeners are attracted not only by the taste characteristics of the variety, but also by the appearance of the tree and fruit.The home apple tree Imant is compact in size. At the same time, the tree quickly begins to bear fruit and brings a decent harvest every year. The culture adapts well to environmental conditions and does not respond to gas and chemical air pollution.
Height of the Imant apple tree
Almost any gardener who has room for a tree can cultivate the variety. The Imant apple tree reaches a height of 3 m, but this figure may vary depending on the rootstock that was used when planting the variety.
Wood appearance
On a dwarf rootstock, the apple tree grows very quickly, but as it grows, its shoots spread slightly to the side. The Imant variety is not characterized by strong crown thickening, which facilitates the pruning process. The branches of the tree are straight, of medium thickness and length, compact. On the outside they are covered with pubescent bark of a brown or brown hue.
The density of the leaf plates is average. They are oblong in shape, slightly elongated and large. There is slight pubescence on the reverse side. The color of the leaves is rich green, with a matte surface. The root system is branched, of medium depth, fibrous type with numerous small shoots.
A characteristic feature of the Imant apple tree is its spreading crown, shaped like an inverted panicle.
Description of fruits
With proper care, each specimen can reach 280-300 g. In most regions, this figure is averaged: the weight of the fruit is 180-250 g.
According to the description of the variety and photo, Imant apples are medium or large in size. They are conical and round in shape, smooth to the touch. The ribbing is weakly expressed.
The skin of the fruit is dense and elastic. During the growth period, it has a rich green hue with a bluish tint.As the fruit ripens, it becomes reddish-burgundy in color, almost purple. The subcutaneous dots are clearly visible; on ripe apples they are grayish-green.
Characteristics of the variety
Before purchasing a seedling, you should study its features. The main parameters are frost resistance and resistance to diseases and pests. The remaining data can be adjusted using various agricultural techniques.
Taste qualities
The pulp of the fruit is medium dense, soft and juicy, fine-grained, slightly crispy. Its color is creamy-green, with some specimens having a lemon tint. The apple gives off a very rich, pleasant aroma. The fruit has a dessert, harmonious taste, with sweet and sour notes.
According to the tasting assessment, apples from the Imant variety correspond to 4.2 points out of 5
Ripening time for the Imant apple tree
The variety has a mixed type of fruiting: ovaries can be seen on any fruit formations: annual growths, ringlets or adult branches. The Imant apple tree is often called a winter apple tree, because most gardeners begin harvesting in late September or early September.
Productivity
The apple tree is characterized by early fruiting and a stable harvest. You can see the fruits on the branch already 2-3 years after planting. When cultivating the variety on an industrial scale, yields vary from 17.3 to 21.8 t/ha for the entire season. The maximum values were recorded for apple trees that reached five years of age.
On private gardening plots, up to 25 kg of fruit can be collected from each Imant apple tree
Frost resistance of the Imant apple tree
The variety is usually classified as medium-winter-hardy.With proper care and cultivation of the tree in the Central region, the variety can withstand temperatures down to -25 °C. This factor is influenced by both the level of precipitation and compliance with the rules for preparing the crop for wintering.
Pollinators of the Imant apple tree
According to reviews from gardeners, the Imant apple variety is characterized by friendly and abundant flowering for 1-1.5 weeks. The buds are pink in color, and the opened flowers acquire a white tint.
Pollinators include bees and other insects, as well as the wind. The Imant apple tree is partially self-fertile. To increase productivity, it is recommended to place varieties such as Alesya or Antey next to the hybrid.
Growing regions
The frost resistance of the Imant apple tree is not sufficient for it to be planted in any region of Russia. The seedling will not take root in the Urals and Siberia. Gardeners in the Far East will not be able to get a harvest.
Stable fruiting is possible from trees that grow in the Volga region, the Black Sea region or the Moscow region.
Disease resistance
The tree's immunity is strong. The variety is resistant to most types of scab and is not afraid of cold and rainy summers. The tree is not susceptible to the development of bacterial cancer. If the culture is not provided with proper care, there is a risk of bark cracking.
Apple scab is a fungal disease that affects the leaves and fruits of trees in regions with cold summer climates.
Advantages and disadvantages
One of the indisputable positive qualities of the variety is its high yield and early fruitfulness.From each tree you can collect up to 25 kg of apples.
The fruits of the Imant apple tree have an unusual and attractive color, which increases their commercial value
Advantages:
- good frost resistance;
- strong immune system;
- rapid survival of seedlings;
- compact and unthickened crown;
- decent transportability and keeping quality of fruits.
Flaws:
- with irregular watering and poor care, fruits of different sizes grow on the tree, differing from each other in shape;
- impossibility of growing the variety in the northern regions.
Planting an Imant apple tree
The variety is unpretentious, but to get a good harvest you need to provide the Imant apple tree with all the conditions.
When landing, you should pay attention to the weather. In most regions, the optimal time is late April or early May. The ground should warm up well, but the leaves on the trees have not yet blossomed. If the seedling needs to be planted in the fall, then postpone the procedure until September, when the leaves have fallen, but there will be no frost for another month.
An ideal Imant apple tree seedling should be two years old and have living, dense roots, up to 120 cm in height.
The planting site should be well lit by sunlight. Areas exposed to wind should be avoided. The planting hole must be dug in such a way that there is room for the root system.
Landing algorithm:
- Build a hill of fertile soil in the hole.
- Place the seedling in the hole, straighten the roots, and then cover them with soil.
- Water the Imant apple tree well.
Features of care
The agricultural technique is simple: mulch the tree trunk, water 3-4 times per season, taking into account weather conditions.
During the growing season, regularly remove weeds, apply fertilizers at the roots, and provide protection from pests. In the fall, whitewash the trunk and build a fence to prevent rodents from gnawing on the tree.
Collection and storage periods
Apples have thick skin, so they tolerate transportation well. It is enough to carefully place them in a box. Fruits should be carefully inspected: damaged samples will deteriorate faster.
Apples can remain in cellars until April without loss of taste. And in refrigerators the fruit will remain intact until the next harvest.
Conclusion
The Imant apple tree is a late-ripening variety with excellent taste and decent frost resistance. The harvested crop is perfectly stored all winter and can be transported over long distances. The tree itself practically does not need pruning and is not afraid of scab and other fungal diseases.
Reviews from gardeners about the Imant apple tree
