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The Rossoshanskoe Polosatoe apple tree is an unpretentious tree with a decent harvest. Requires standard care and does not require frequent watering. The apples obtained from it have a good presentation and are stored almost all winter.
In the first years of fruiting, you can harvest about 150 kg from one tree
History of selection
“Rossoshanskoye Polosatoe” is an apple variety bred at the fruit and berry station of the same name. In the 1920s, it was obtained from pollination of the “Kronselsky transparent” (Kransinski Diaphanum) with pollen of the supposedly “Red Aport” (Krasnyy Aport) by breeder M. M. Ulyanishchev. Almost immediately after its introduction, the variety earned wide distribution in industrial and amateur gardens.
Description of the apple tree variety Rossoshanskoe Striped with photo
This variety of apple trees has been grown throughout Russia for a century. Belongs to late winter varieties.It is characterized by high yield, unpretentiousness and resistance to frost.
Appearance of fruit and tree
The fruits of the apple tree variety “Rossoshanskoye Polosatoye” have a round-conical shape, large (up to 180 g), one-dimensional, with a smooth and even surface. The color of apples when ripe is greenish-yellow with dark red stripes. Medium size seeds. The pulp is light green.
Trees of medium height (3-5 m), clonal dwarf rootstock no more than 3 m. At a young age, the crown is oval, lush, with the beginning of fruiting it acquires a rounded-spreading shape with hanging branches. The main branches are raised, spreading out to the sides over the years and drooping at the ends. The shoots are medium thick, long, dark bark. Fruits are formed on 2-4 year old branches and at the ends of last year's growths.
“Rossoshanskoe striped” is not only winter-hardy, but also a very productive variety
Lifespan
The apple tree is considered a long-lasting fruit crop. If you take good care of it, the tree's lifespan can reach one hundred years. The average lifespan of Rossoshanskoye Striped is 50 years.
Taste
The Rossoshan apple has a pleasant sour-sweet taste. The aroma of the variety is average. The pulp is juicy, tender, not too hard, with a slightly wine flavor. One fruit contains up to 15 g of vitamins and up to 11 g of sugar.
Growing regions
The Rossoshanskoye Striped apple variety can grow throughout Russia, even in districts with unstable climatic conditions.Most often, trees are planted in the Lower Volga region and the Central Black Earth Region, but sometimes they can also be found in Siberia.
The apple tree can grow even in regions with severe frosts
Productivity
The tree begins to bear fruit at the age of 4 years. Its productivity is high. From one “Rossoshanskoe striped” apple tree in its first years of fruiting you can harvest up to 150 kg of harvest. When grown on a farm, one hectare of orchard yields up to 250 centners of apples. But provided that the tree is mature.
Frost resistance
"Rossoshanskoe striped" has excellent winter hardiness. If all the rules of agricultural technology are followed, the apple tree will never freeze. Even during frosts at the time of flowering, there is a high probability of a good harvest.
Resistance to diseases and pests
The variety resists apple diseases very well. Only scab is considered a harmful disease that can affect the foliage and fruits of a tree. There is a higher chance of its occurrence during the rainy season. To prevent the virus, it is important to treat the apple tree with lime and copper sulfate in the fall, and in the spring with Bordeaux mixture.
Warning! Bordeaux mixture should be handled carefully; it can cause burns to the foliage of the Rossoshanskoe striped apple tree.
This apple variety has weak immunity to scab
Flowering period and ripening period
“Rossoshanskoe striped” blooms in early or medium periods, which depend on the growing region and weather conditions. The fruits ripen in late summer and early autumn.The optimal harvest time is mid-September; if the summer was hot and dry, then early September.
Pollinators
The location for planting the Rossoshanskaya apple tree should be selected so that it is located close to the pollinators of the species, varieties of the same ripening period and hybrids with similar characteristics. Or next to the same type of apple tree. Cross pollination will improve the quality of the fruit.
Transportation and keeping quality
The transportability of ripe fruits of the Rossoshanskoe striped apple tree is good. This variety is planted on an industrial scale.
The average shelf life of apples is 3 months. If storage rules are followed, it can increase to 5 months.
Variety varieties
The experience of the Rossoshanskaya station is about 100 years. During this time, breeders managed to achieve good results in breeding varieties. Today there are the following varieties:
- "April". Apples are stored until May.
- "Spring". Fruits weigh up to 150 g and last until May.
- "Winter". Ripens closer to October, the fruits are stored until May.
- "Lezhkoe" Apples do not lose their quality for 2 years.
- "Crimson." An early winter variety with fruiting taking about 6 years.
- "Golden". Small yellow fruits, actually cherries.
- "Delicious." Small specimens (100 g), ripening at the end of September.
- "Rennet". Currently under development.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantages of the Rossoshanskoye striped apple tree include:
- Large and tasty fruits with excellent presentation.
- Ability to grow in most regions.
- High yields.
- Unpretentiousness.
The only drawback of the variety is its susceptibility to a common disease of apple trees - scab.
Ripe “Rossoshanskoe striped” apples hold tightly to the branches and do not fall off
Landing rules
The Rossoshanskoe striped apple tree is planted in the standard way for fruit trees. According to experienced gardeners, it is better to plant a tree in the spring, when the ground has warmed up by 10 cm. In this case, the seedling will not freeze and will take root well. If you plant a tree in the fall, it may suffer or die.
The algorithm for planting a striped apple tree does not differ from the scheme for planting other varieties:
- First you need to prepare a planting hole with a depth of at least 80 cm with a free space of up to 4 meters.
- Add natural organic fertilizers to the hole: compost or humus (5 cm).
- After a week, dig up the top layer of soil in the hole.
- After 7 days, install crushed stone drainage.
- Place the seedling in the hole, sprinkle with substrate, and water generously.
Spring planting is considered gentle and simpler
Growing and care
The Rossoshanskoye Striped variety requires compliance with the following care rules:
- timely watering of the plant;
- loosening the soil;
- weeding the area;
- feeding;
- disease prevention;
- crown trimming;
- preparation for winter.
With proper cultivation of an apple tree, the harvest will always be tasty and plentiful.
Collection and storage
The first apples of the “Rossoshanskoe striped” variety begin to appear four years after the seedlings are planted. The young tree bears a small amount of fruit, but it will grow rapidly every year.
Harvest time begins at the end of August and continues until mid-September. The apples ripen at the same time.
You can store the ripe harvest all winter until March.On average, the “Rossoshanskoye Polosatoye” variety lasts 150 days. For maximum long-term preservation, whole fruits are used. They are placed in wooden boxes with the stem down and stored in a cool, dry and dark place. The room temperature should not be below 0 0C.
Conclusion
The Rossoshansky striped apple tree is an excellent fruit tree that gardeners highly appreciate. The culture has earned a lot of positive reviews; it is grown by many summer residents and farmers. The harvest from it always turns out to be abundant and tasty, rich in vitamins and nutrients.
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