9 delicious winter apples that last until spring

  • Apr 13, 2021
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Good afternoon, my reader. Winter varieties of apples are distinguished by long-term storage, while they do not lose their presentation, have a dense consistency and strong skin. It is undesirable to use winter fruits immediately for food - they should lie down for about a month.

 Apples. Illustration for this article is used under a standard license © ofazende.com
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Idared

Apple tree late winter tall (2-3 m), begins to bear fruit in 5-6 years. The fruit is slightly conical, there are slight blunt or slightly angular edges along the surface. Weight varies from 150 to 190 g. At the beginning, the apples are green in color, with time, a yellow and reddish blush appears. A ripe crop can be harvested in the last days of September, fruits can be stored for 5-6 months. The fruit has a pleasant taste, the flesh is firm and very juicy. The plant is resistant to major diseases, but susceptible to diseases such as scab and powdery mildew. Fruits are used for conservation and fresh.

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Antaeus

A variety of Belarusian selection, late ripening (ripening begins from September 15 and lasts until October). The culture begins to bear fruit for 2-3 years after planting in the ground. The height of the apple tree reaches 2-2.5 m. The plant's winter hardiness is quite high, it survives perfectly during severe frosts. Ripe apples have a sweet taste, increased juiciness, and retain a pleasant aroma for a long time. The skin is bright red and burgundy. A wax bloom with a bluish tinge is noticeable on the surface. One apple weighs 180-200 g. The fruit is ready to eat two months after harvest. They persist for 200-240 days.

Bogatyr

The apple tree is suitable for growing in any region. Late winter variety, removable maturity comes by the end of September. The tree grows up to 2-3 m. Apples have a fairly dense structure, when stored in favorable conditions, they will lie until the beginning of summer. They have a pleasant sour-sweet taste. Fruit weight is about 150-190 g. The color of the peel is light green; during storage, the fruits become yellow with a slight reddish blush. Early fruiting, the variety is resistant to major diseases, fruits can be transported over long distances.

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Jonathan

The Jonathan apple tree is bred by American breeders. The plant is medium-sized (2.5-3 m), begins to bear fruit in 4-5 years. Gardeners have been harvesting apples since September 15th. The fruit weighs 110-150 g. The variety is immune to powdery mildew and scab. The fruits are tasty, the shell is colored red. They can be stored for 5-6 months.

Lobo

The plant has an average yield, its height is 3-4 m. Ripe fruits are very tasty, the surface is rich red. Fruiting is annual, the weight of apples is about 100-180 g. Harvesting can be started in the third decade of September until early October. The apple tree is winter-hardy and drought-resistant. Immunity to moderate disease.

Mac

A variety of Canadian selection, the height of the apple tree is about 4 m. Fruiting occurs after 6-7 years of life. The main shade of apples is pale yellow or greenish, with purple or dark reddish stripes on the surface. The taste is rich, sweetish. Maturation takes place from September 15th. Weight varies from 150 to 180 g. The fruits can be used for food 14-21 days after harvest. A culture with an average winter hardiness.

Red Delicious

The apple tree is medium-sized (3-4 m) with a rounded crown. The apples are sweet, with a slight iron flavor in the taste. The color of the peel is bright red. Weight about 200-250 g. The harvest time comes at the end of September. During storage, the fruit can be damaged by bitter spot.

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Renet Simirenko

The tree is tall (6-7 m), resistant to droughts and winds. Apples of large and medium size (from 140 to 170 g). The main shade is light or bright green. Warty formations are present on the surface. The pulp is snow-white, the taste is good.

Sinap Orlovsky

Plants are large in size with a height of 6-8 m. Apples are large (130-150 g), the color is green with a slight blush. The fruits ripen by the end of September. The inside is sweet with a barely perceptible acidity. Fruits are stored for 200-240 days.

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