- Authors: M. A. Lisavenko. I. A. Kukharsky, M. A. Sizemova, V. A. Sirotkina (Scientific Research Institute of Horticulture of Siberia named after M. A. Lisavenko)
- Taste: sweet and sour
- Fruit weight, g: 30-49
- Yield: in the city of Gorno-Altaysk the average for 19 years is 35 kg per tree, the maximum is 127 kg, in the city of Barnaul the average for 13 years is 28 kg, the maximum is 162 kg
- The beginning of fruiting varieties: for 4-5 years
- Ripening terms: summer
- Removable maturity: In the end of August
- Keeping quality: 20-30 days
- Appointment: universal
- Growing regions: West Siberian, North, North-West and Volgo-Vyatka
The Gornoaltayskoye apple tree has more pluses than minuses, so the cultivation of this variety is extremely popular. The trees give tasty, strong fruits and are not afraid of severe frosts.
Breeding history
The variety was bred at the Lisavenko Research Institute of Horticulture in Siberia in 1937. Its authors are:
M. A. Lisavenko;
V. A. Sirotkina;
I. A. Kukharsky;
M.A.Sizemova.
The varieties Ranetka purple and Pepin saffron were crossed. State tests have been carried out since 1949. Included in the State Register in 1959.
Description of the variety
To understand whether it is worth purchasing a seedling, you need to carefully study its characteristics.
Features, pros and cons
The variety is not widely planted in Russia. However, at home, it is extremely popular due to the following advantages:
tolerates cold climatic conditions;
there is a decent scab resistance;
bears fruit regularly and abundantly;
apples are extremely tasty and versatile to use.
But, like any other variety, Gornoaltaiskoye also has some disadvantages:
if heavy rains begin to pour during the fruiting of a tree, the fruits will not be too beautiful, because from a large amount of moisture, their skin becomes cracked;
the fruit is not too large.
Ripening and fruiting
Apple trees are fast-growing, with summer ripening. You can harvest at the end of August. The plant begins to bear fruit in 4-5 years after planting in the ground.
Growing regions
In Russia, the variety is grown in the following territories:
West Siberian region;
Russian North;
Volgo-Vyatka region.
Yield
Apple trees give a plentiful and high-quality harvest. In Gorno-Altaysk, an average of 35 kg can be harvested from one tree in 19 years, the maximum figure is 127 kg. In Barnaul, on average, 28 kg are harvested over 13 years, with a maximum of 162 kg.
Fruits and their taste
Apples are rounded-conical, with a yellow base color and bright red integumentary, with a smooth skin and creamy, juicy, fine-grained pulp. One fruit can weigh about 30-49 g.
Fruits are stored for 20-30 days in conditions that are comfortable for their storage. They have a universal purpose, can be consumed fresh and used to prepare various dishes and drinks.
Growing features
It is quite easy to grow a culture, you just need to take into account some of the nuances.
Pollination
The variety is self-fertile, so it does not require pollinators to be planted next to it.
Top dressing
When planting a plant in the ground, it is necessary to fertilize it with rotted humus, superphosphate and peat. And also in the first 2-3 years after planting the crop, you need to feed it with nitrogen mixed with water during irrigation.
Frost resistance
Apple trees have high frost resistance, for which they are valued by many gardeners. If the tree freezes over, it will recover pretty quickly. But you should still prepare the variety for winter (cover with a thick layer of humus or peat).
Diseases and pests
Gornoaltaiskoe is not afraid of scab, as it has a high resistance to the disease. And also insects are not terrible for the variety. Fungal pathologies are the enemy of apple trees, but the occurrence of such diseases is easy to prevent. To do this, it is necessary to introduce mineral multivitamin complexes into the soil, which include crystallin, nitrophos and ammophos.
And also you need to make sure that there are no "hemp" in which insects can settle. In the process of pruning a crop, you need to use a clean and very sharp tool, and process the cuts using a garden pitch.
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.
Review overview
Some gardeners do not plant this variety, as they need the fruits of an ideal presentation. Most often, those who need to grow fruit for commercial purposes are dissatisfied with the variety.Others, despite the disadvantages of apple trees, like this variety. Seedlings are purchased often, because trees give a bountiful harvest and are not afraid of frost at all.
Even beginners can grow unpretentious trees. This is ideal for beginner gardeners who need to practice to breed more whimsical and capricious varieties.
