Description of the Verbnoe apple variety and the main characteristics of its pros and cons, yield
Competent selection of fruit trees for growing on your own plot allows you to organize the process in such a way that gardeners will be provided with fresh apples from mid-summer to early spring. An apple tree of the Verbnoe variety is perfect for such a purpose, the advantages and disadvantages of which are discussed in this material.
Description of the variety
The Apple tree Verbnoe was bred by Belarusian breeders, employees of the Research Institute of Fruit Growing, by crossing two hybrids - Lovefam and Babushkino. A tree of medium vigor. The type of fruiting is annular. Apple blossoms begin in mid or late May. The fruits ripen by early September and are stored until the end of March. The variety was developed taking into account the peculiarities of the climate of the Middle Zone of Russia and the Republic of Belarus, therefore it tolerates return frosts and low temperatures well during the flowering period.
On a note! The description mentions that this type of tree belongs to the spur type. The advantages of these trees include the average density of the crown, which practically does not require pruning.
Pros and cons of the Verbnoe apple tree
The main positive characteristic of the variety is its high annual yield. Among the advantages, it should also be noted:
- genetic resistance to scab disease;
- early maturity;
- unpretentiousness of trees;
- high frost resistance;
- attractive fruit appearance;
- long shelf life of the crop.
Among the shortcomings of the Verbnoe apple tree, gardeners note the uneven size of the fruits. On one tree, fruits ripen, which differ significantly in size, which affects the market value of the crop.
Not all gardeners like the taste of the fruit, some consider them not sweet enough.
For your information! Apples of winter-hardy varieties, just removed from the branch, have a sour taste. Fruit gains consumer maturity after maturation.
Main characteristics
Palm tree was developed for industrial cultivation, but amateur gardeners also appreciated it. Fruit trees provide excellent yields with minimal maintenance time. In terms of their taste and appearance, the fruits are quite capable of competing with expensive imported fruits.
Apple tree sizes
The height of the fruit trees depends on which stock was used for planting. The maximum height that Verbnoe apple trees can reach is five meters, the minimum is 1500 centimeters.The branches forming the crown, under favorable conditions, provide an annual growth of up to one meter.
The frequency of fruiting
The fruiting frequency of this variety is regular. With proper care, regular watering and the absence of adverse external factors, a bountiful harvest is harvested annually. The frequency of fruiting can be influenced by weather conditions during the flowering period. Such phenomena as hail or prolonged rains, which prevent bees from flying, can significantly reduce the number of ovaries.
Productivity and fruit assessment
Apple trees of the Verbnoe variety are distinguished by high yield. When carrying out intensive agronomic measures per hectare, you can get up to thirty tons of fruits with a planting scheme of 5x3 meters on a medium-sized rootstock.
The first crop is harvested by gardeners in 2-3 years after planting on a stock 62-396 or in 4-5 years if a seed stock is used.
Verbnoe apples are quite large, weighing from 150 to 300 grams. Fruit color is light green or yellow, with a red or raspberry-pink "blush". The rind is dense, with a glossy sheen. The shape of the fruit is flat-round, wide-ribbed. The pulp is juicy, dense, fine-grained, has a greenish tint. The taste is sweet and sour, slightly tart. The fruity aroma is weak. The average assessment of organoleptic properties is 4 points.
Winter hardiness of an apple tree
The frost resistance of this variety is relative. According to gardeners, small frosts on the soil that occur in spring do not interfere with the formation of ovaries and do not affect the yield. However, the variety is recommended for cultivation in the temperate continental climate zone. The use of stock 62-396 or 54-118 can increase frost resistance.
Diseases and pests
Palmnoe is resistant to scab damage, but it is tolerant to other diseases and pests. Therefore, the site owner will have to pay attention to preventive measures.
According to gardeners' reviews, Verbnoe apple trees are quite resistant to such common diseases as powdery mildew, common cancer, moniliosis (fruit rot).
The best regions to grow
As mentioned earlier, the Verbnoe variety is intended for cultivation in temperate latitudes. These include the European territory of the Volga region, Belarus, the North Caucasus. As for the soil for planting, preference is given to chernozem and suspension.
