Apple tree Mantet

Apple tree Mantet
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Experimental Station in Morden (Manitoba)
  • Taste: sweet, slightly sourish, dessert quality
  • Fruit weight, g: 65-80
  • Fruit size: medium or small
  • Yield: high
  • Frequency of fruiting: in a year
  • The beginning of fruiting varieties: for 3 years
  • Ripening terms: summer
  • Removable maturity: from the end of July to the end of August depending on the conditions of the year
  • Keeping quality: no more than 10-15 days after removal
View all specifications

The Mantet apple tree is unusual in that it was developed by Canadian breeders. A close acquaintance with the culture allows us to declare that it is highly productive and very promising. But that is why gardeners need to study deeper its features and all the subtleties of handling.

Breeding history of the variety

The Mantet apple tree was first grown at an experimental station in the area of ​​the city of Morden, in the south of the Canadian province of Manitoba. The breeding school of Canada is in the shadow of the European and American, but the Malus domestica Mantet variety (the official synonym) demonstrates its capabilities. The variety Grushovka Moskovskaya was taken as a basis, which was subjected to free pollination. Mantet cannot be called a new development - it was introduced back in 1928. Unfortunately, it was not possible to preserve the original climatic qualities.

Description of the variety

The height of the trees ranges from 4 to 5 m. The crown has an oval shape, it is rather rare in its structure. Large green leaves shine, have the shape of an elongated ellipse. The tip is directed downward, there is no pubescence. The branches are strongly developed and directed upwards.

Shoots are brown in color. For them, omission and small gray lenticels are typical. The flowers are large and look like a saucer. The white-pink bud has a purple tint. The adjacent petals are colored light pink.

Features, pros and cons

The Mantet variety is self-fertile. Therefore, his trees can even be grown individually. The culture is characterized by strong, intensive growth. A medium-sized crown allows you to calmly plant this plant even in a small area. Flower beds will look great next to the tree.

If you plant several apple trees, then their gaps can be easily filled with berry bushes. There is no need to constantly prune trees. Thanks to the strong skin, storage and transport are noticeably improved. Many people like the sweetness of the fruit. However, the variety also has negative aspects:

  • the direction of the branches upwards makes harvesting very difficult;

  • regular fruiting can occur only in the first 10 years;

  • shoots are fragile, with a plentiful harvest, they can be damaged;

  • in the cold season, serious problems are likely;

  • caring for the top of the apple tree and preventing the appearance of diseases there is very difficult.

Ripening and fruiting

As mentioned, no auxiliary pollinators are required to grow Mantet apple trees. The plant belongs to the summer group. Fruit can be expected from the end of July. In unfavorable weather, this moment shifts to the beginning and even to the middle of August. The first harvests begin in the third year, then the plant will bear fruit in a year; from the 11th year of cultivation, however, the predictability of the fruit seasons is lost.

Growing regions

The culture is zoned for:

  • Samara;

  • Ryazan;

  • Bryansk;

  • Vladimirskaya;

  • Tula;

  • Moscow;

  • Kaluga;

  • Smolensk regions.

Yield

The Mantet apple tree is a high-yielding plant. But it is worth noting that in bad weather the level of pollination of flowers decreases. Then the relevance of close apple-pollinating trees increases significantly. Mature trees at their peak under good conditions can produce up to 70 kg of fruit per year.Then fruiting lasts up to 25 years of age.

Fruits and their taste

Mantet apples are versatile. They have a typical greenish-yellow main surface. The integumentary color is bright scarlet, with a speckled-striped blush. An orange-red background is also noted. The fruit resembles a rounded-oblong cone.

The top of the fruit is slightly ribbed. Other important information:

  • an apple weighs from 65 to 80 g;

  • medium size, sometimes small;

  • the skin is smooth and thin;

  • sweet, with a slightly sourish aftertaste;

  • dessert quality;

  • the ability to preserve a maximum of 1.5-2 weeks after collection;

  • white and juicy pulp with an expressive aroma;

  • the share of sugars is 10.4%;

  • the content of pectin substances is 12.4%.

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

Mantet is suitable for central Russia. However, in the conditions of the Volga region, the variety also shows itself well. For him, loamy soil, podzol, black soil are preferred. Other soil options are acceptable, but nothing more. Heavily wetted areas are contraindicated.

It is advisable to loosen the soil and prevent it from compaction. It is recommended to choose a bright, but protected from drafts area. The leeward side, protected by various kinds of barriers (including fences), is a good option. The distance between individual apple trees should be at least 3 m. Prepare the planting holes about 14 days before planting. Planting biennial trees in open ground is preferable.

They should already have 3-5 skeletal branches. It is not recommended to cover the root collar with soil. It is better to drive in the garter stakes from the north side. The ground cannot be rammed when disembarking - only light compaction is allowed. Additionally, the planting is watered with 30 liters of water. For mulching use:

  • peat;

  • manure;

  • chopped dry grass.

Since Mantet has limited winter hardiness, the tree should be planted in the spring. Under this condition, the culture will take root and will not die. In the normal season, the plant should be planted in the first half of April. But if the weather is not good, if the frost is likely to return, it is better to postpone work. The maximum allowable time for a spring disembarkation is the end of April.

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.

Top dressing

For this apple tree, as well as for other varieties, you need to use:

  • superphosphate;

  • urea;

  • potash fertilizers;

  • potash-phosphorus mixtures;

  • humus;

  • compost.

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.
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 Mantet apple tree can be infested with scab. This problem is especially likely with significant humidity. A special prophylactic treatment with Bordeaux liquid helps to avoid the disease. Copper fungicides should be used in the first half of summer. This variety does not have any specific pests.

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
Experimental Station in Morden (Manitoba)
Appeared when crossing
obtained from seedlings of Grushovka Moskovskaya from free pollination
Name synonyms
Malus domestica 'Mantet'
Yield
high
Early maturity
early
Marketability
low
Wood
Height
4-5 m
Crown
oval, rather rare
Leaves
large, green, leathery, shiny, elongated-elliptical in shape, with a long, elongated, upward tip and a pointed base, without pubescence
Branches
strong, skeletal, upward
Escapes
geniculate, brown, with pubescence and small gray lenticels
Flowers
large, saucer-shaped, buds are white-pink, with a purple tint, petals are light pink, oblong, adjacent
Fruit
Appointment
universal
Coloration
main - greenish-yellow, integumentary - in the form of a bright red speckled-striped blush on an orange-red background
Fruit shape
rounded-oblong, conical, with slight ribbing in the upper part
Fruit weight, g
65-80
Fruit size
medium or small
Skin
smooth, delicate, thin
Taste
sweet, with a slight sour taste, dessert quality
Pulp
white, juicy, tender, aromatic
Composition
the amount of sugars - 10.4%, titrated acids - 0.8%, ascorbic acid - 11.2 mg / 100g, P-active substances - 371 mg / 100g, pectin substances - 12.4%
Keeping quality
no more than 10-15 days after collection
Growing
Self-fertility
self-fertile
Growth type
medium-sized
Growing regions
Central, Srednevolzhsky
Frost resistance, ° C
average
The soil
loam and others
Scab resistance
receptive
Maturation
Ripening terms
summer
Removable maturity
from the end of July to the end of August, depending on the conditions of the year
The beginning of fruiting varieties
for 3 years
Frequency of fruiting
in a year
Reviews
There are no reviews.
Popular varieties of apple trees
Apple tree Idared Idared Apple tree Aport Aport Apple-tree Belarusian sweet Belarusian sweet Apple-tree White filling White filling Apple tree Bogatyr Bogatyr Columnar Apple Currency Currency Apple-tree Cherry Cherry Apple tree Gala Gala Apple tree Golden Delicious Golden Delicious Apple tree Zhigulevskoe Zhigulevskoe Apple-tree Kitayka Golden early Chinatown Golden early Apple-tree Candy Candy Apple tree Ligol Ligol Apple Lobo Lobo Columnar apple Medoc Nectar Apple tree Medunitsa Lungwort Apple-tree Melba Melba Column-shaped apple-tree Moscow Necklace Moscow Necklace Columnar Apple President The president Apple tree Red Chief Red Chief Apple Royalty Royalty Apple tree Glory to the Winners Glory to the Winners Apple tree Spartan Spartan Apple Wellsey Welsey Apple tree Florina Florina Fuji apple tree Fuji Apple tree Honey Crisp Honey Crisp Apple Champion Champion Apple-tree Wonderful Wonderful Apple-tree Apple Spas Apple Spas
All varieties of apple trees - 250 pcs.
Other cultures
Apricot varieties Apricot varieties Cherry plum varieties Cherry plum varieties Eggplant varieties Eggplant varieties Grape varieties Grape varieties Cherry varieties Cherry varieties Blueberry varieties Blueberry varieties Pea varieties Pea varieties Pear varieties Pear varieties Blackberry varieties Blackberry varieties Honeysuckle varieties Honeysuckle varieties Strawberry (strawberry) varieties Strawberry (strawberry) varieties Zucchini varieties Zucchini varieties Cabbage varieties Cabbage varieties Potato varieties Potato varieties Gooseberry varieties Gooseberry varieties Onion varieties Onion varieties Raspberry varieties Raspberry varieties Carrot varieties Carrot varieties Cucumber varieties Cucumber varieties Peach varieties Peach varieties Pepper varieties Pepper varieties Parsley varieties Parsley varieties Radish varieties Radish varieties Rose varieties Rose varieties Beet varieties Beet varieties Plum varieties Plum varieties Currant varieties Currant varieties Tomato varieties Tomato varieties Pumpkin varieties Pumpkin varieties Dill varieties Dill varieties Cauliflower varieties Cauliflower varieties Cherry varieties Cherry varieties Garlic varieties Garlic varieties Apple varieties Apple varieties

Kitchen

Bedroom

Furniture