Description and characteristics of the Kastel apple variety, harvesting and storage, varieties
Another name for the Kostel apple is the Polish sugar apple. It is considered one of the most popular types. Gardeners love because the fruits are quite winter-hardy, highly resistant to scab. Often found in gardens that are located in the southwestern part of Belarus. Trees are durable, have a rounded crown, Koshtela bears fruit regularly and abundantly.
Description of the variety
An adult apple tree has a rounded, thin, rounded crown, branches are present. The popularity is that, despite the late fruiting, it tolerates cold weather very well. It is also resistant to putrefactive damage, is not susceptible to disease, and pests are rare. The apple tree bears fruit every two years.
Main features:
- average number of leaves;
- the trunk has many branches;
- as for the description of the leaves - standard, they have an oval shape, the color is bright green;
- flowers begin to bloom immediately after the leaves appear;
- tree is a long-liver;
- each time the number of fruits increases.
The apple fruit has a green color, round shape. They can differ in size - either very small fruits, or a flattened shape. The peel is smooth, there are no spots on it. The shape of the apples is always chiseled. The funnel is wide, but not very deep. The lower saucer has a slight ribbing, also wide.
The peduncle is thick and short. The pulp on the break is slightly greenish, white, dense, moderately sugary. The taste of the fruit is sweet, there is sourness.
Apples of this variety can be easily transported to other cities, while they retain their original appearance well. They give fruit to children even at an early age. They are used to prepare juices, mashed potatoes, preserves and other tasty and healthy dishes.
Characteristics of the Kostel apple tree
The species is considered late, apples are stored from November to March. It is believed that the crop is harvested when the apples are still green. The pulp is fragrant, dense.
By weight, apples are of medium size - 130-160 g. The apple tree begins to bear fruit 3-4 years after planting, yields rich, regular yields. The size of the tree is medium - height up to 2.5-3 m, the crown is slightly spreading. The resistance to frost and diseases of the variety is at the level of the best immune varieties.
Dimensions
Weight from 130 to 160 grams. The trees themselves do not grow strongly - the maximum length is 3 meters. The crown is slightly spreading, not dense.
Yield
Fruiting approximately 8-12 years after it has been planted.Until that time, it is gradually growing. With each fruiting, the number of fruits increases.
The frequency of fruiting
Yields increase gradually. Each time the number of fruits increases. The larger the apple tree, the greater the yield. The fruits are fully ripe by the end of September. But the harvest is usually started in early October.
The fruiting rate of an apple tree may vary depending on the following factors:
- climatic conditions;
- the weather conditions in which the apple tree is located while it blooms, pollination occurs;
- age;
- the quality with which the care is carried out.
All fruits are densely located on the tree.
Winter hardiness
The tree tolerates cold temperatures, which is why it is especially popular in our region due to the cold winters.
Disease resistance
During its existence, the variety has developed immunity to a large number of various diseases. Apple trees are resistant to scab and fungal diseases.
Gardeners recommend sprinkling apple trees in order to achieve good fruiting, to avoid infectious diseases that affect a large number of fruiting trees.
Harvesting and storage
The harvest ripens late - in the first month of autumn, and the harvest begins in early October. The fruits are dense, due to this they can be stored for a long time. When storing, it is important to take into account that the fruits need correct storage conditions.
You can eat apples without any problems even in the first days of autumn. The variety does not overripe, the fruit has a very dense skin and, if necessary, can be transported over long distances.
What are the varieties?
Based on this variety, it was possible to breed several types of apples, consider in detail:
- Imant. The tree was bred in Belarus, the variety was officially registered in 1999. Resistant to diseases, gardeners argue that he has all the best qualities inherent in Koshtel. Scab resistant.
- Trout. This apple tree species has been bred in Latvia. Can be attributed to late, winter varieties. The variety has good immunity to rot, scab, cold weather. It is highly popular due to regular fruiting, as well as excellent yield.
All varieties can be fed to children as they are not allergenic.
Distribution regions
Basically, the variety is widespread in the Gomel region, as well as the Brest region in Belarus. Suitable for growing in countries with cold climates due to the fact that it tolerates cold weather very well.
