Red early - a variety of apple trees, which is distinguished by its diminutiveness. The tree grows compact and produces small fruits with high palatability. I planted such a plant in my garden and would like to tell you more about it.
Features of the variety
Red early grows in height up to only 3.5 m. The crown is round, densely leafy. Shoots are covered with dark brown bark, medium in size, covered with a light downy. Small leaves are round, deep green, glossy.
I liked the variety for its high yield. Although the fruits ripen medium-sized. They have a bright red, thin skin with medium thickness.
The pulp is firm and very juicy. The taste is pronounced, sweet. The aroma is subtle.
In addition to high yields, the apple tree has decorative qualities and can become a decoration for a summer cottage.
Advantages and disadvantages
I would also like to draw your attention to the merits of Red Early:
- Fruit ripening begins at the end of July.
- The apples are small, beautiful, tasty. The variety belongs to the dessert variety.
- It has high drought tolerance and is suitable for cultivation in the southern regions. At the same time, neither the quality nor the quantity of the crop is affected.
However, I cannot fail to note some disadvantages:
- The size of the crop is gradually decreasing.
- Overripe fruits crumble.
In addition, the crop cannot be stored and is poorly transported. Therefore, I use apples fresh, make mashed potatoes, juice or jam from them.
Landing features
The optimal climate for the Red Early is considered to be a temperate one. It is in such conditions that you can get the maximum result.
I planted my seedling in mid-April before the buds started to bloom. But some experienced gardeners plant Krasnoe early and in mid-October.
I chose a well-lit place for landing, on a hill. Additionally, along the perimeter of the root circle, I made a drainage groove to avoid stagnation of moisture at the roots. The bottom of the planting pit was well drained with expanded clay.
Then the nutrient layer was covered, consisting of:
- peat - 22 kg;
- humus - 15 kg.
The components were mixed with the earth and introduced 14 days before planting the seedling, so that the earth settled and did not drag the plant along with it.
I placed the apple tree on a mound, in the center of the hole. I covered it with earth so that the root collar was flush with the soil.
Then he poured it abundantly with well-settled water, and covered the root circle with peat.
Necessary care
The early red is an unpretentious plant, and it is not at all difficult to care for it. I start the agricultural work season in March and finish in November.
In the spring, I examine the apple tree for frozen, broken and damaged shoots. I cut them off with a sharp, disinfected instrument. I process the cut with garden pitch.
As soon as the snow melted, I carry out the first feeding with nitrogen fertilizer. During the growing season I add, alternating, organic and mineral compositions. The procedure is carried out once every 30 days.
I carry out regular watering, spending at least 3 buckets of water per 1 seedling. I add moisture 1 time in 7 days.
Also, from time to time I resort to preventive measures to protect the plant from insect pests and various diseases. To do this, I spray the crown, shoots and root circle with a mixture of chlorophos and karbofos, diluted in 10 liters of water.
In the fall, in mid-November, I carry out preparatory work for the winter.
So, Red early gained its popularity among gardeners due to its tasty, sweet and juicy small fruits. I use such apples fresh and for cooking various dishes.
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