Apple-tree Lingonberry

Apple-tree Lingonberry
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: A. V. Petrov (All-Russian Moscow Institute of Selection and Technology of World Horticulture and Nursery)
  • Taste: sweet and sour
  • Fruit weight, g: 100-120
  • Fruit size: medium and large
  • Yield: up to 150 kg
  • Frequency of fruiting: regular
  • The beginning of fruiting varieties: for 2-3 years
  • Ripening terms: summer
  • Removable maturity: late August - early September
  • Keeping quality: no more than a month
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The apple has been a favorite fruit in Russia since ancient times. Apple trees grow all over the country from Bryansk to Vladivostok. They are, of course, different in size, but the taste and aroma of apples is preserved in large fruits grown in the south, and in small fruits growing in Siberia.

Scientists have developed many varieties of apple trees for every region of Russia. But against their background, the Brusnichnoye variety occupies a separate place due to its technological and taste qualities.

Breeding history of the variety

In the second half of the last century, a group of scientists from the All-Russian Moscow Institute of Selection and Technology of World Horticulture and Nursery, headed by A. Petrov, worked on the creation of apple trees for growing in the middle zone of the European part of Russia. To do this, they crossed the already zoned variety Slava Pobediteli with other varieties. But the breeder liked a seedling from an unknown pollinator. This is how the first seedlings of the Brusnichnoye variety appeared. It soon became widespread among amateur gardeners.

Description of the variety

Lingonberry is a late summer ripening variety that has yellow-green fruits, almost completely covered with a red blush, reminiscent of lingonberry in color. The variety is characterized by low trees up to 2 m. The branches are thin, rarely located. They form a beautiful, spreading crown. The fruits are distinguished by good taste.

Features, pros and cons

Lingonberry is one of the varieties that are recommended for growing in personal plots.

The apple tree has many advantages that are so popular with amateur gardeners:

  • begins to bear fruit early;

  • gives high yields;

  • annual fruiting;

  • frost resistance;

  • ease of care and harvesting, since the tree is not tall;

  • not damaged during transportation.

The disadvantages include:

  • short shelf life of fruits;

  • instability to fungal diseases;

  • fruit ripening time is extended.

Ripening and fruiting

This variety belongs to the early-growing. The first apples can be obtained in 2-3 years. In the future, the yield increases every year, reaching a maximum only by 7 years from planting in the ground. This is due to the fact that the growth of branches is only about 7 cm per year.

The first fruits can be tasted in August, but they fully ripen in the first month of autumn. The fruits ripen for a long time, which creates certain difficulties for processing. But apples can be eaten fresh for a long time. They stay on the branches for quite a long time, but fall off when overripe.

The apple tree bears fruit every year, which is very beneficial when grown in personal plots.

Growing regions

Due to its good frost resistance and low crown, the variety can be grown throughout Russia. True, in the northern regions it needs to be covered in order to protect the lower part of the crown from freezing. And in the Central and Volgo-Vyatka regions, no additional protection is required for the growth of this variety.

Yield

A young tree produces an average of 5 to 15 kg of fruit. During the main fruiting period, with proper care, up to 150 kg of delicious, beautiful apples can be harvested.

Fruits and their taste

Lingonberry can be served fresh, only plucked, on the table. They also work well for canning.

Fruits are round, slightly oblong, have a beautiful yellow-green color, with a bright raspberry blush. The skin is smooth, during ripening, a waxy coating forms, which gives it a beautiful shine.

The fruits are medium to large in size, growing up to 100-120 grams.

The juicy pulp is light beige in color. In terms of taste, the apple is sweet with a pleasant sourness. The tasting score is high, approaching 5 points. Apples are dessert-like in terms of their taste.

After removal, the fruits are not stored for a long time, within a month. Therefore, they must be recycled immediately.

To obtain a bountiful harvest of fragrant apples, the garden must be periodically renewed by planting seedlings of productive and new varieties. The choice of an apple seedling must be approached with all responsibility, because low-quality planting material at best will not take root, and at worst it will die in the prime of years after numerous investments in its health and normal formation.

Growing features

The apple tree loves good lighting. To achieve this, it is better to plant Lingonberry on the south side of the garden so that tall trees do not shade it.

The tree does not tolerate soil with high acidity, so neutral loam with good aeration is best for it.

The apple tree grows well even with a groundwater depth of only 1.5 m, since its roots do not penetrate deeply into the soil.

For better rooting and good growth of the seedling, the first flowers must be removed.

For propagation of the variety, two stocks are used: dwarf and superdwarf.

If the graft of the Brusnichnoye variety is grafted onto a dwarf stock (M9), then the apple tree grows no higher than 2 m. Its root consists of many thin roots located close to the surface and does not have a main long stem. Therefore, the variety has proven itself well in areas where groundwater is close to the surface of the earth. It does not require large areas in the garden to grow.

Sometimes in nurseries a variety is grafted onto a super-dwarf stock and a columnar crown is created. The branches of such trees are, as it were, pressed against the trunk. In the garden, an apple tree can grow in a small area, as long as it is not in the shade.

Planting apple trees is a very important, troublesome and responsible business. Its survival and full-fledged fruiting depends on the correct procedure. Before planting, you need to choose the right planting material, determine the location and prepare the soil.
A successful grafting helps to solve a whole range of problems, first of all: to get the varieties of interest and save space on the site. The vaccination technique itself is not so difficult and even a novice summer resident can master it. Vaccinations can be done during the entire growing season.
Along with top dressing and pruning necessary for apple trees, watering is also a significant contribution to the correct development of the culture, and therefore to a high yield. Improper watering, carried out inopportunely, without enough water, can bring big trouble to the fruit tree.

Pollination

Fruits can be set by self-pollination, but the yield will be low. In order for the tree to bear fruit in full force, it is necessary to plant nearby apple trees of the following varieties: Melba, Suislepskoe or White filling.

Top dressing

The variety responds well to feeding. So, with the annual application of mineral fertilizers, an excellent result is obtained. The tree will easily tolerate negative influences from the outside and give good yields.

An important point in caring for an apple tree in the open field is feeding and fertilizing. Top dressing of apple trees begins in early spring and ends in late autumn. Lack of nutrition leads not only to a decrease in the quality and quantity of the crop, but also reduces the immunity of the tree, making it more vulnerable to pests and diseases. And with the autumn procedure, the tree will be able to lay more fruit buds, which will have a positive effect on the future harvest.

Frost resistance

Lingonberry differs from other varieties in that the apple tree is not damaged in severe frosts. It tolerates temperatures up to -30 degrees well, without destructive consequences for the tree. And it does not die with sudden temperature changes in winter, which are often observed recently. It is not damaged by late frosts in spring.

Despite the fact that apple trees are considered quite unpretentious plants, they still need proper autumn care. Timely preparation of trees for winter makes them more resistant to winter frosts, as well as increase future yields.

Diseases and pests

The Brusnichnoye variety is resistant to scab, even with prolonged rains. But it is often exposed to other fungal and viral diseases. Can be damaged by pests typical of fruit trees. To obtain a high yield and its good preservation, it is necessary to timely treat trees from diseases and pests with pesticides.

Variety Brusnichnoe is well suited for growing on personal plots and on small farms. The apple tree does not take up much space, but at the same time many beautiful, aromatic, tasty apples grow on the trees. They are good for both fresh consumption and home canning. A short tree covered with bright red fruits will perfectly decorate any garden and become the pride of its owner. And resistance to adverse weather conditions allows you to grow Lingonberry even in the harsh climate of the Urals and Siberia, which is a storehouse of vitamins for residents of the northern regions.

The apple tree is a popular fruit crop among gardeners. It can be found in many summer cottages. But at the same time, such trees are often affected by various diseases. It is very important to recognize the disease in time and carry out the necessary procedures for a speedy recovery. Otherwise, the fruits will be spoiled, and the tree itself may die altogether.

Fruiting of aging trees, as well as the quality of the harvest, decreases. Therefore, if the tree is aging and there is a need to replace it, you need to think about how to propagate the apple tree so as not to lose the variety. For reproduction of an apple tree, several methods are used: by seeds, layering, eyes and cloning (budding).
General characteristics
Authors
A. V. Petrov (All-Russian Moscow Institute of Selection and Technology of World Horticulture and Nursery)
Appeared when crossing
Glory to the Winners x unknown seedling
Yield
up to 150 kg
Transportability
Yes
Early maturity
early
Decorative
No
Wood
Height
2 m
Crown
sprawling
Fruit
Appointment
universal
Coloration
yellow-green, with a bright crimson blush
Fruit shape
rounded-oblong
Fruit weight, g
100-120
Fruit size
medium and large
Skin
smooth, with a noticeable waxy coating
Taste
sweet and sour
Pulp
light cream, juicy
Keeping quality
no more than a month
Tasting assessment
4.6-4.7 points
Growing
Growth type
medium-sized
Growing regions
the entire territory of Russia, especially the Central regions
Frost resistance, ° C
-30
The soil
with low acidity
Location
Sun
Disease and pest resistance
high
Maturation
Ripening terms
summer
Removable maturity
late August - early September
The beginning of fruiting varieties
for 2-3 years
Frequency of fruiting
regular
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