Description of the Enterprise apple variety and yield, growing regions and winter hardiness

An apple is a healthy and tasty fruit that is dearly loved by everyone in our country. Dozens of varieties have been developed that allow us to feast on this product not only in summer, but also in late autumn. These include the apple tree, popularly known as the Enterprise. Its fruits ripen more slowly than usual, and the variety is classified as winter. What are the advantages of the Enterprise, and how to grow it, we will learn from the material below.

Description and features of the variety

The first trees of the variety were bred in America, and from there they began a journey around the world, conquering gardeners with their unpretentious cultivation and exquisite taste. Two varieties were taken as a basis - Golden Delicious and Macintosh. The hybrid took the best qualities from them, which we will describe below:

• the growth rate of the apple tree is average;
• the crown is oval;
• ripe fruits can be burgundy or red;
• the average weight of one apple is 180 grams;
• the skin covering the fruit is firm and smooth;
• apples taste sweet, with a slight sourness;
• the pulp has a dense structure and a pleasant creamy color;
• the crop is stored for a long time, and its taste will only improve over time;
• the shape of the fruit is oval;
• the height of the tree ranges from 2.5 to 3.5 meters;
• frost resistance is present.

If you want to grow your apple orchard or replenish an existing one with new ones, Enterprise is an excellent choice.

What are the pros and cons of Apple Enterprise

Each product has its own pros and cons, and our variety is no exception. The pluses can be safely attributed:

• good tree yield will delight you with results from year to year;
• fruits, if necessary, are transported over long distances, without the risk of loss of yield;
• diseases inherent in other representatives of this species do not have a particular effect on the Enterprise variety or completely bypass it;
• the harvested crop can be stored for a long time without loss of taste and useful properties. Moreover, the taste of apples only improves over time;
• the tree does not require special attention, which makes it easier to maintain the garden.

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The disadvantage of the variety is that it belongs to the self-fertile breed. This means that other apple trees must grow in your garden for the crop to appear. If they are not there, the situation can be corrected by grafting branches of other varieties.

Note! Both varieties of apple trees should bloom at approximately the same time, otherwise there will be no sense.

Ripening and fruiting

Enterprise apple seedlings will yield 2 or 3 years after planting. After that, the crop is harvested almost every year, unless there are any emergencies.

To improve the yield and its taste, the gardener is recommended to do the following:

1. You need to plant trees on the sunny side of the garden, after clearing the area around from weeds.
2. After planting trees, remember to water them. It is advisable to do this at least once every 14 days.
3. In the spring, feed the soil around the trees with mineral-based fertilizers.
4. Do not forget to engage in the formation of the crown of trees, especially during their growth. To do this, remove the long inner branches.

If everything is done correctly, in the second half of September and early October you will be able to harvest a decent harvest that will delight you and your loved ones with its unique taste.

Productivity and fruit assessment

The apple tree bears fruit every year, with rare exceptions. This allows for consistently good harvests, which is beneficial for those growers who grow the product commercially. The fruit has a sweet taste, with light notes of acidity. You can store the harvested crop until March next year, without loss of taste. With proper care, the maximum apple weight reaches 220 grams. Apples have a beautiful presentation and are suitable for sale.

The following varieties are suitable for pollination of apple trees in the garden:

• Fuji;
• Elstar;
• Granny Smith;
• Florina.

Trees can grow both together, in the same area, and adjacent to each other. If few or no bees live near the site, pollination will have to be done independently.

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Winter hardiness and disease resistance

Thanks to the genes of wild apple varieties, Enterprise has increased protection against diseases that often affect other, less resistant varieties. This is considered one of the indisputable advantages of the apple tree, for which it is appreciated by gardeners around the world.

At times, the tree is exposed to the following diseases arising from a harmful fungus:

• monnilial burn;
• powdery mildew;
• scab;
• rust.

Important! The use of copper sulfate will help get rid of pathogens. Bordeaux mixture is no less effective remedy.

Enterprise is a winter-hardy variety, but in the presence of severe frosts, it is advisable to insulate the tree trunk and mulch the soil around.

Growing regions

Due to its frost resistance, representatives of the variety are grown in many regions of Russia, with the exception of the Far North. Suitable for breeding in the Moscow region. In regions with hot climates, gardeners will have to pay extra attention to watering the trees.

The rest of the tree is not capricious, and it can decorate any, even the most exotic, garden with dignity.