Pinova apple tree: variety description, photos, reviews from gardeners, frost resistance, in the Moscow region

Content

1 History of selection
2 Description of the Pinova apple tree with photo
- 2.1 Wood appearance
- 2.2 Description of fruits
3 Characteristics of the Pinova apple tree
4 Advantages and disadvantages
5 How to plant
6 Care instructions
7 Collection and storage
8 Conclusion
9 Reviews from gardeners about the Pinova apple tree

The Pinova apple tree is a popular hybrid in many countries with valuable characteristics. Ripe fruits have excellent taste and are suitable for home preparation for the winter.

Apple trees of the Pinova variety are characterized by high productivity

History of selection

The Pinova apple tree variety is the result of many years of work by breeders from East Germany. The starting material was Golden Delicious and Clivia apple trees, which have excellent commercial qualities. In 1986, the developed fruit crop was patented and over the course of several decades became widespread throughout the world.

It has been registered in the state register of breeding crops in Russia since 2016. The following is a detailed description and photo of the Pinova apple variety.

Description of the Pinova apple tree with photo

The Pinova variety of fruit trees is suitable for cultivation in individual garden plots. It is also used for growing fruits on an industrial scale.

Wood appearance

The Pinova apple tree is a medium-sized tree. The height of an adult plant is 3 – 3.5 m. The crown is cone-shaped, of medium density. The branches are arranged compactly.

The branches of the tree are located at right angles to the trunk

The Pinova variety is also presented under other names. In some specialized reference books, the hybrid is referred to as Pinata, Coral and Sonata.

Description of fruits

The fruits of the Pinova apple tree are quite large. The average weight of an apple is 170-200 g. But some fruits grow larger and can weigh 300 g. Apples of this variety are slightly elongated, conical in shape, with subtle ribbing.

Ripe fruits acquire a beautiful, uniform matte red color. The dense blush in small areas is interrupted by a lighter shade with subcutaneous dots and blurred stripes barely visible through the thin skin.

The fruits of the Pinova variety are coral-red in color.

Characteristics of the Pinova apple tree

The fruit tree has increased resistance to infectious diseases and frost resistance. The culture adapts well, showing resistance to heat and drought.

Taste qualities

The ripe fruits of the Pinova apple tree have a pleasant sweet and sour taste and a pronounced apple aroma. The pulp is cream-colored, juicy and dense.

Important! The taste of Pinova apples is recognized as one of the best. 100 g of fruit contains 15.2% dry matter, 2.0 mg of vitamin C, 12.1% sugar.

Ripening time

Pinova apple trees are a winter species. Flowering of the fruit crop begins at the end of April. The fruits reach final maturity in September-October, depending on the latitude.

Productivity

The apple tree usually bears fruit 2-3 years after the seedlings are planted. As the plant matures, the volume increases.Already in its sixth year, the tree is capable of producing a bountiful harvest - up to 40 kg of high-quality fruits per season.

Warning! To prevent the fruits from becoming smaller over time, it is necessary to ensure the rationing of the ovaries. Regular pruning guarantees good fruiting and quality fruits.

Annual pruning of side branches is the key to a bountiful apple harvest.

Frost resistance of the Pinova apple tree

The fruit tree has a high level of frost resistance. The temperature indicators that an apple tree can withstand without additional insulation are -24-25 ⁰WITH.

Experts warn that the winter hardiness of the plant is significantly reduced when growing on waterlogged soils, especially in lowland areas. In the event of a snowless, frosty winter, it is recommended to mulch the tree trunk circles with a layer of peat or humus.

Pollinators

Pinova belongs to the category of self-sterile varieties. Due to the impossibility of achieving self-pollination of trees, it is necessary to plant other pollinators around the plantings.

Among mutually pollinated varieties, German breeders distinguish:

Golden Delicious;
Cox Orange;
Fuji;
Champion;
Melrose;
Elstar.

Comment! Pinova serves as an excellent pollinator for other varieties of apple trees. What is especially appreciated by gardeners is that the flowers open gradually, and therefore the variety manages to serve many types of apple trees.

Full fruiting of trees of the Pinova variety is possible if mutually pollinating species of apple trees are planted nearby

Growing regions

The growing area of the Pinova variety is extensive. Apple trees have taken root on all continents except Antarctica, but temperate and subtropical climate zones are considered the best conditions for cultivation.

In Russia, Pinov apple trees thrive in the North Caucasus region.Garden trees have adapted in the central zone, the Volga region and the Urals. But for the successful cultivation and preservation of young trees in a temperate climate zone, it is necessary to provide additional measures - covering with matting or other protective materials.

Disease resistance

The Pinova apple tree variety has increased resistance to infectious diseases and pests. Gardeners confirm that the tree is not susceptible to scab, which affects many types of fruit crops. Pinova has average resistance to fire blight and powdery mildew.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pinova apple trees, like any fruit crop, have their advantages and disadvantages. The undeniable advantages of this type are:

excellent taste;
early pregnancy (2-3 years);
annual large harvest;
long shelf life of fruits;
resistance to bacteria, fungi, parasites and cold.

The disadvantages of the variety are associated with the creation of additional conditions when growing the crop. Gardeners consider the main disadvantages to be:

the need to breed additional pollinators;
mandatory regular thinning of ovaries.

Advice! Nutritionists consider Pinova apples a tasty and healthy dessert. Fruits rich in vitamins are successfully used for making juices, compotes, jam, marshmallows, marmalade and serve as a filling for baked goods.

How to plant

Experts recommend planting apple tree seedlings in early autumn so that they can take root before the onset of persistent cold weather. For tree development, nutritious soils with a good level of permeability for moisture and air (sandy loam, loamy), with no stagnation of groundwater are required.

It is advisable to choose an open area illuminated by the sun throughout the day. One- and two-year-old seedlings adapt best to a new location. When planting, you should maintain a distance between trees of 3.5-4.5 m.

Compliance with the rules of agricultural technology allows you to achieve an excellent harvest. The care features are similar to other varieties of apple trees. When cultivating fruit trees in areas with a temperate climate, watering is carried out as needed. In hot climates, the Pinova variety needs frequent irrigation; timely watering is especially important during the period of bud formation.

Important! When purchasing seedlings, you should inspect them for disease damage and absence of mechanical damage. Healthy planting material is a prerequisite for a bountiful harvest in the future.

Care instructions

Every spring it is necessary to remove frost-damaged twigs and excess shoots. Garden crops are responsive to fertilizing, primarily with organic fertilizers.

When planting, it is necessary to provide a space of 3.5 m between seedlings

Experienced gardeners advise adhering to the following algorithm:

before flowering begins, apply nitrogen-containing fertilizer;
upon completion of flowering, use mineral complexes containing phosphorus and potassium;
mulch (compost, sawdust, humus, peat) is used throughout the season.

For better penetration of nutrients into the root system, several holes are formed around the tree. Fertilizer is poured into the dug holes.

Attention! Timely weeding protects the plant from weeds that slow down the growth of seedlings. In addition, weeds can become a source of viral diseases.

Collection and storage

The apples hold tightly and practically do not fall off when ripe. The fruits of the Pinova apple tree reach ripeness in September and early October. Harvesting must be done carefully, as the fruit pulp is not dense enough. Apples should be stored in refrigeration units or cool basements. Optimal temperature +1 ⁰C. For storage, fruits are placed in layers in boxes or containers with sawdust. In specially created conditions, apples do not lose their marketable qualities for nine months.

Conclusion

Pinova apple trees are a promising hybrid that has become widespread in Europe and America. Proper care of fruit crops allows you to get a large harvest with excellent taste.

Reviews from gardeners about the Pinova apple tree

Vyacheslav Ivanov, Turas

The Pinova variety was planted at the dacha six years ago. The first three apples appeared in the third year. And a year later we picked about two buckets of fairly large, red-yellow apples from the apple tree. Now we collect 35-40 kg per tree. My children and wife like the taste. I personally am indifferent to apples. But I eat apple jam with pleasure in winter.

Irina Mikhailova, Orenburg region

Two years ago we bought a finished house along with an orchard. I don’t know exactly how old the Pinova apple tree growing on the site is. I think it was about five years old at the time of purchase. I like the taste of apples. We store part of the harvest in a cool room. It is not stored as long as Antonovka, but on New Year’s Day the condition of the fruit was excellent. The first year I did not prune. A lot of sides came up. A neighbor advised me to trim the branches after wintering. Now everything is all right. I also began to mulch the soil under the apple trees for the winter. I use humus.I am afraid that if the winter has little snow, the tree will die. We have harsh winters in the Urals.

Ilya Prigozhin, Voronezh

My family has a large garden plot. I am engaged in the wholesale sale of fruits. I have been dealing with the Pinova variety of apple trees for ten years now. They do not require significant care; there have been no cases of the disease yet, although four years ago many trees suffered from powdery mildew. The productivity is encouraging. I like that we get apples every year, while most varieties “rest” after a year. Last year we harvested 70 kilograms from two apple trees.