Apple tree Welsey bred in the middle of the nineteenth century and is a frost-resistant variety, which is characteristic of almost all latitudes of the country. The fruits ripen late - already in the winter, so the apples themselves are stored for 4-5 months. Due to the presence of many positive characteristics, this plant is widely distributed throughout the country.
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General characteristics of the Welsey apple variety
The apple tree is of the specified variety of American origin, but the selection originated from the Siberian cherry-apple. The fruit tree was bred in the 1860s, but the spread in the central and southern part of Russia occurred much later, only after thorough research was done.
As for the harvest, here you can count a lot of advantages:
- Fast harvest. The first fruit harvest can be made in the fourth year after planting.
- The fruits ripen in mid-late October. In more southern regions maturation ends at the end of September. Therefore, they contain many vitamins and useful components.
- Attractive presentation. Each fruit has positive characteristics for an apple tree.
- The fruits do not require additional ripening.. Apples do not stack for breeding - they can be eaten immediately.
- High yield percentage. From an average tree, you can collect about 200 kilograms of fruit in one season.
- Long term storage. Apples can lie until late winter, namely until January inclusive.
- Plantnot subject to traditional diseasesthat are inherent in apple trees in general.This refers to diseases that affect the fruits themselves.
- Frost resistance is much higherthan other fruit trees.
- Thanks to these advantages, breeders choose Wales as the basis for a new variety. There are already about thirty.
Negative traits also occur:
- If time does not harvest, then he just showered. In this case, fruits are not stored for a long time - they start to frown or dry.
- Large amount of harvest causes deterioration in the quality of the fruit - reduction in size.
- Weather conditions affect taste. For example, apples can be sour when the weather is rainy during the season.
- The same applies to the color scheme. Fruits can get from bright red to light yellow shades.. It also depends on solar activity.
- Wales bears fruit for a quarter centurybut no more. In the event of this time the tree disappears.
- For high yield helper pollinators needed: Antonovka, Mac.
Trees and fruits
The tree itself is small. In height, the tree grows by two meters, and the crown is wide. The branches are not too thick, raised up, because of this they often break off under the weight of the crop. The five-year tree has a pyramidal crown, later it is rounded and further resembles a ball.. Trees and shoots grow moderately, that is, gradually. At the beginning of the vegetative period of rapid growth is not observed.
Moderate leaf cover. Each leaf has a medium size. Their edges are curved, have a light serrated shape. The color scheme is presumably dark green or emerald, smooth and shiny texture. Cuttings under the leaves are thin and long. During flowering, you can see pink or white buds of medium size, medium fullness.
Characteristics of the fruit:
- Mass of one fruit in about 100 grams.
- Fruit well transported, as the skin is elastic and durable.
- Through the main color trample hypodermic pointswhich are visible to the naked eye.
- Skin color often red or pink, less common yellow.
- Pulp white, yellow, and sometimes pink with scarlet veins.
- Fruit taste sweet and sour.
- Aroma expressive, but fresh with honey notes.
In many respects, the quality characteristics of the fruit depend on the weather conditions and the region of growth of the apple tree Wales. If the season is rainy or too sunny, then the taste of the fruit will become grassy.
Landing rules
Depending on the features of the site when landing wales 10 rules are taken into accountthat will become useful. Considering the accompanying nuances, the apple tree will give the maximum yield:
- groundwater should be at a depth of at least 2.5 meters. Otherwise, the plant simply can not fully grow, and may even dry out.
- Landing is made earlyin the spring or late in the autumn.
- The tree is better placed in the part of the site where there is no direct sunlight.
- Next to this variety of fruit it is important to place additional pollinators, namely other varieties of apple trees.
- Soil loosened and air permeable, therefore, clay for planting is not suitable.
- Soil requires adjustment, namely fertilizer and minerals.
- Pit formed by the size of the seedling rhizomes.
- In the center of the excavation in bulk the fertile soil layer.
- Thereafter we fall asleep sapling surface layer of soil.
- Earth is tightly rammed around a thin trunk, and then filled with water: 1-2 buckets.
- So that the plant does not shy away trunk or branches are fixed to the peg.
If you follow all the above rules, the harvest will remain large and high-quality from year to year. The tree itself in this case will not require special care.
Aspects of care in different periods of growth
Immediately after planting, care should be taken in accordance with the following scheme:
- If the seedling is planted in the spring, then without fail shorten the center conductor.
- Apple tree processing in different periods of the year from certain pests.
- Trunk insulation and rhizomes in the winter season.
- Periodic watering and firing surface soil.
The first thing to do in the following years is:
- Shaped pruningby which the crown is formed.
- Caring for the site tree.
- Periodic feeding of apple during the year.
- Treatment trunk and leaf cover from pests.
- Sanitary pruning in order to remove damaged branches.
Pruning and disease
Formative pruning is performed at the beginning of each season.. So the crown gets a certain shape and size. The branches do not break, and the fruits ripen evenly. In the first year of planting, the central trunk is pruned mainly on three buds from above. During each subsequent year, the same pruning takes place.
Wales is disturbed by the same diseases and pests that also bother any other apple tree. Particularly common are: powdery mildew, fruit rot, pests - apple podozhorka. Ways of struggle are the same as in the treatment of any other. To get rid of diseases and pests by using drugs that are sold in stores for gardeners.
Regarding formative trimming - the procedure is carried out every year. The process removes the longest spikes.
In autumn, the same procedure is performed less frequently.. Pruning is done with well-sharpened garden tools so as not to damage the bark and the branch itself.
What do experienced gardeners think
Experienced gardeners choose for a mass planting an apple tree variety Wales. Due to the positive characteristics: high yield and unpretentiousness to weather conditionsA large number of amateur gardeners often start planting a garden from a plant of this variety. They take root quickly and do not require special care. So beginners and experienced gardeners.
If to sum up
Apple tree Wales has many advantages that led to its rapid and wide distribution. The variety of fruit tree has a long history of use, therefore it has thirty similar varieties of fruit tree.
High yield and quality of fruits make apple variety a target product for business, as the fruits retain their presentation for 2-4 months, and the taste characteristics are considered the most acceptable for the buyer.