Apple Wellsey

Apple Wellsey
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: USA
  • Taste: sweet and sour, herbaceous in unfavorable years
  • Scent: thin
  • Fruit weight, g: 90–120
  • Fruit size: average or below average
  • Yield: high, on average 12 kg per tree
  • Frequency of fruiting: annual
  • The beginning of fruiting varieties: for 4-5 years
  • Ripening terms: winter or autumn (in the south of the Russian Federation)
  • Removable maturity: in the second half of September
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Welsey is a universal, unpretentious culture, easily forgives the mistakes of not quite sophisticated gardeners, is resistant to diseases and pest attacks, is frost-resistant, high-yielding, has accelerated fruiting, excellent taste, and its fruits are stored for a long time.

Such a rich set of positive qualities of the variety is rare, which is the reason for its frequent use in the field of breeding. With the help of Welsey, as the original form, more than 30 species of new varieties of apple trees have been created on Russian soil.

Breeding history of the variety

Wealthy came to us from the American continent in the 19th century and by the end of the century became popular among Russian gardeners. Wealthy (or Bogaty) fully justifies its name with a high yield of the variety, which was confirmed by its long-term studies in the conditions of the Michurinsky fruit nursery (Voronezh). The culture is included in the State Register. The variety is also known under other names - Tartu rose, Fertile apple, Abundant, Harvest.

Description of the variety

The Welsey tree has an average size of 4-5 m. In young growth, the crowns are broad-pyramidal, spreading, but in the process of growth they gradually acquire rounded shapes with a diameter of 2-3 m, consisting of slightly raised branches with slightly lowered tips. The main branches grow from the trunk at sharp angles, which sometimes causes them to break under the weight of abundant fruit.

Slightly pubescent shoots are of medium thickness and brownish color. They are characterized by an average growth rate. The buds are convex, large, slightly pubescent. Lentils are multiple, medium-sized, rounded.

The leaves are medium or small in size, to a large extent curved, with a slightly curled upper part, rarely located on the shoots. They are dark green in color, with crenate and wavy edges. The petioles are thin, elongated, medium pubescence. Stipules are lanceolate, medium-sized.

The flowers are small, slightly closed, the buds are whitish-pink with purple hues. A variety with medium winter hardiness, highly resistant to scab.

Features, pros and cons

Of the advantages of culture, we note:

  • high yield;
  • resistance to diseases and pest attacks;
  • relatively fast fruiting (4-5 years from the date of planting);
  • good frost resistance (up to -25 ° C);
  • wonderful taste properties;
  • long shelf life (until spring).

The disadvantages include:

  • possible recessions in the level of fruiting;
  • not entirely satisfactory winter hardiness;
  • a decrease in the size of fruits with significant yields;
  • possible falling of fruits in the pre-harvest period;
  • change in the taste of apples over the years.

Ripening and fruiting

It has a mixed type of fruiting, with numerous "sessile" fruit bags. The variety begins to bear fruit in the 5th year of growth, and in favorable conditions - 4 years after planting. The flowering process usually starts in May, while the fruits ripen by September. Fruiting is abundant.

The plant begins to correspond to removable conditions for fruit ripeness in central Russia from the third decade of September. The reliability of fixing apples to trees is not very high.Therefore, a week's delay in picking can lead to shedding of the fruit. On average, the consumer range lasts until the end of February. With a lack of moisture in the storage facilities, the fruits wither quickly.

Yield

Welsey is a high-yielding variety. Under favorable conditions, a record 275 kg of fruit per tree is obtained. The average yield is about 200 kg per tree.

Fruits and their taste

Fruits of winter or autumn (in warm regions) ripening, medium or smaller, turnip or flattened-rounded configuration, even (chiseled). The color in the period of removal is yellowish-green, and in the period of consumer maturity - golden shades. The cover color during the period of removal is in the form of dark red stripes on a reddish background. Subcutaneous spots are clearly visible.

The skin is not thick, firm, even. The peduncle is elongated, not thick. The funnel is deep, conical. The saucer is not wide, deep. Closed cup. The heart is small, the seed voids are closed. Seeds are pointed, dark brownish in color.

The pulp is whitish-greenish, often sometimes with reddish veins. The taste is sour-sweet with an unobtrusive and refined aroma. By tasting standards, the fruits correspond to the level of 3.9-4.2 points. The palatability of apples varies greatly with weather conditions, the characteristics of the tree and the quality of agricultural care. Under unfavorable conditions the taste of apples is somewhat bland and herbaceous.

Chemical composition of apples:

  • sugar - 10.1%;
  • titratable acids - 0.61%;
  • ascorbic acid - 10.2 mg / 100 g;
  • P-active ingredients - 185.1 mg / 100 g;
  • pectins - 10.5%.

The fruits are used fresh and as raw materials for the production of juices. The mass of one apple varies between 90-120 g.

The fruits of the variety do not pose a danger to patients with gastrointestinal diseases, disorders of the endocrine system, and are useful for people adhering to a diet.

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

Planting apple trees is standard (in spring or autumn). With a deep location of groundwater, a hole is prepared with a depth of about 70 cm and a diameter of 1 m. The place for landing is chosen well-lit and without drafts. The soils should be loamy or sandy (most ideal).

Deepening the root collar is not recommended; it should be located about 5-7 cm from the soil surface.

The variety is demanding for watering (we focus on weather conditions). The average frequency of watering is once every 10 days. Watering should be done abundantly, followed by loosening to ventilate the roots.

The pruning process is a current procedure performed annually from the first year of tree growth. This is done with the aim of optimal formation of tree crowns. To maintain a high level of yield, the variety is also subjected to rejuvenating pruning. Why eliminate dried, aged or deformed twigs. By shortening the branches, you can prevent them from breaking.

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

Self-fertility of culture is the most important factor affecting the yield both qualitatively and quantitatively. In this sense, the variety practically does not depend on weather conditions, as well as on the intensity of the "work" of bees, which traditionally pollinate a number of apple varieties. In other words, Wellsie trees are absolutely independent, their condition, the degree of yield and its quality side are the result of the professionalism and diligence of gardeners.

Top dressing

The variety is characterized by a certain unpretentiousness when growing. However, this quality does not at all indicate the possibility of avoiding feeding. Traditionally, slurry, bird excrement, solutions containing wood ash and some trace elements that stimulate tree growth and regulate the level of fruiting are used for this. Top dressing is done several times a year. In this case, it is important to focus on the characteristics of the general condition of the tree.

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.

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
USA
Appeared when crossing
obtained from the seeds of the Siberian cherry apple tree
Yield
high, on average 12 kg per tree
Transportability
Yes
Early maturity
early
Marketability
high
Wood
Height
up to 4-5 m
Crown
in a young tree - wide pyramidal, later - rounded, diameter - 2-3 m
Leaves
medium or small, rarely located on the shoot, significantly curved and folded, with a twisted tip, shiny, dark green, with a crenate edge, leathery
Branches
raised upward, with drooping ends, the main branches extend from the trunk at an acute angle
Escapes
medium thickness, brownish color, medium pubescent
Flowers
medium in size, buds are white-pink with a purple tint, petals are white-pink, closed
Fruit
Appointment
universal
Coloration
the main one is golden; integumentary - in the form of dark red stripes on a dirty red or main background
Fruit shape
repiform or flattened-rounded
Fruit weight, g
90–120
Fruit size
average or below average
Skin
smooth, thin, dense
Subcutaneous points
well visible
Taste
sweet and sour, herbaceous in unfavorable years
Pulp
white or greenish, sometimes with red streaks
Scent
thin
Composition
the amount of sugars - 10.1%, titrated acids - 0.61%, ascorbic acid - 10.2 mg / 100g, P-active substances - 185.1 mg / 100g, pectin substances - 10.5%
Crumbling
yes - in case of delay with the release
Tasting assessment
3.9-4.2 points
Growing
Self-fertility
partially self-fertile, pollinators are trees of other varieties with the same flowering period
Growth type
medium-sized
Growing regions
zoned in the North-West, Central, Central Black Earth, North Caucasian and Lower Volga regions
Frost resistance, ° C
average
Location
in a sunny place and in partial shade
Resistance to fungal diseases
high
Scab resistance
high
Maturation
Ripening terms
winter or autumn (in the south of the Russian Federation)
Removable maturity
in the second half of September
Duration of the consumer period
until mid - end of February
The beginning of fruiting varieties
for 4-5 years
Frequency of fruiting
annual
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