Description of the variety of apple trees Super Prekos, cultivation and yield
The more positive in the characteristics of the variety, the more fans the plants have. Apple trees Super Prekos have all the qualities necessary to grow in popularity. The tree does not require special care, the main thing is to follow standard agrotechnical techniques. In return, the apple trees will be rewarded with a high harvest.
The history of the creation of the variety
D. Boehner discovered this species in the state of Idaho, USA, the village of Orofino. Then the apple tree was transported to the nursery, and from there its distribution began. The variety was also brought to Russia, but due to insufficient winter hardiness, it is common only in some regions.
Description of the variety
For a better acquaintance with the features of the species, it is necessary to study its characteristics and description. So it is better to determine the place for planting and understand exactly how to care for the plant:
- the crown is wide;
- height 3 m;
- annual growth up to 45 to 75 cm;
- leaves of medium size, green, with slight pubescence;
- the fruits are round, creamy green in color, parts of the apple exposed to the sun are covered with a pink blush;
- fruit weight from 60 to 120 g;
- the skin is thin, not rough;
- the taste is sweet and sour.
Summer residents who first encountered the fruits of an apple tree often criticize them for dryness. The secret is simple, the fruit is harvested immediately after ripening, the longer the apple hangs on the branch, the drier it becomes.
The variety has pluses and minuses, which are judged on the apple tree. It is best to taste the fruit before planting the tree in the garden.
Apple tree advantages and disadvantages
Assessment of the properties characteristic of the plant, the individual conclusion of the summer resident. Grow a tree before praising or criticizing. Some negative properties do not appear when agricultural technology is followed.
Pros:
- early ripening;
- high commercial qualities;
- taste and aroma;
- average level of winter hardiness;
- average level of disease resistance;
- undemanding care.
Minuses:
- the apple tree forms a lot of ovaries, as a result, the fruits are small;
- if you overexpose the fruits on the tree, they become dry.
Against the background of the presence of a large number of pluses, the minuses are insignificant.
Features of fruiting and ripening
The Super Prekos apple tree bears fruit in the 4-5th year after planting the seedling. If a dwarf rootstock is used, the seedling gives its first fruits in the 2nd year.
Since the variety is summer, apples ripen early, in July, by the beginning of the second decade. The peculiarity of Prekos is that the fruit must be removed immediately. While on a tree, they become overripe and tasteless.
Ripening does not occur at the same time, within 2-3 weeks. Apples are kept in the cold for no more than a month.
Fruits on the tree ripen every year, the apple tree does not rest. In the early years, the yield per seedling is 6-20 kg. In subsequent years, it grows, reaching 90 kg per plant.
Frost and disease resistance
The variety has medium frost resistance, therefore it is rarely planted in cold regions. The tree is able to withstand the winter conditions of central Russia.
The Super Prekos apple tree has a relative resistance to scab and powdery mildew. To achieve the best result, it is necessary to treat the trees using chemical agents in the spring before flowering.
If foci of the disease have arisen during flowering or fruiting, apple trees are treated using folk remedies. They are not as effective and long-lasting, but they do not remain in the fruit, causing harm to humans.
In pest control, setting traps with different contents will help. The composition of the liquid depends on the insect that the gardener is fighting with.
Where is the best place to grow
Breeders recommend growing Prekos in the central regions of Russia and the Middle Volga region. The apple tree is adapted to climatic conditions and gives the declared yield.
Summer residents are advised to cover the tree trunk circle with plant residues or special covering material. This way the tree will winter better.
Gardeners' reviews about the Super Prekos apple
When more information is needed, a newcomer to the country house looks for reviews. In them, experienced gardeners give tips and advice on growing, help to avoid mistakes:
- Svetlana: “The description of the producers was confirmed. Apples taken from the tree on time are delicious. It is a pity that they are not stored for long, we have them in the refrigerator. We use fruits for juicing and drying. Begins to bear fruit very early, in mid-July we eat the first apples. I try to collect from the tree quickly. Left apples become dry. "
- Natalia: “The peculiarity of the apple tree is the thickened crown. I had to re-read a lot of information on how to properly form fruit trees. I use a sparse-tiered type of crown formation. At the base there are only 5-8 branches arranged in a spiral. Each tier contains 2 skeletal branches. Thus, by pruning, I form an apple tree that gives a bountiful harvest. "
- Anatoly: “I take care of the trees in my family. From apple trees there are several winter, autumn and 1 early. I read the reviews for a long time, I could not dwell on one thing. After reading about Super Prekos, I decided to try to grow it. Until he regretted, the tree is growing for the 8th year. No complaints. I do not carry out special care, watering, feeding and processing. For the winter, I cover the roots with plant residues, wrap the trunk with roofing material. Helps save bark from rodents. The apples are delicious, the family is large, we eat some of them, and I spread some to dry. In winter, the spouse prepares delicious compote. "
Growing Super Prekos apple trees in the garden is not difficult. This does not require much work and effort. It is necessary to apply fertilizers on time, form a crown and cover for the winter.
