Apple trees grow in almost every summer cottage. This prevalence is due to unpretentious growth, versatility of the use of fruits, their benefits and excellent taste. Every year, dozens of new varieties are bred by breeders around the world, but at the end of the 20th century, Belarusian breeders set a task for themselves - to get a variety, the fruits of which will be stored for months, until spring. Thus, the Alesya apple tree appeared - a hybrid variety that is actively grown on an industrial scale and privately.

Alesya apple tree: description and characteristics of the variety

Apples of the Alesya variety bear fruit abundantly and grow compactly. To breed the variety, such varieties as Belorusskoe raspberry and Bananov were used. The variety has incorporated the best parental qualities - cold resistance, abundance of fruiting, early entry into it. Krone is characterized by a severe type, round shape, growing rather slowly.

Apple tree Alesya

It bears fruit for the first time after 3-4 years after planting. Apples are formed on the ringlets. The weight of the fruit varies from 120 to 180 g, they have a dense red skin. The fruits are characterized by a rounded shape, slightly flattened at the top and bottom. Taste is excellent, sweet and sour aftertaste, fruits exude a pleasant delicate aroma.

Agricultural rules

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Planting of this variety is carried out in spring and autumn.

  • When planting a seedling in the fall, it takes root better, and the root system is also strengthened. The preferred option for the southern regions.
  • Planting in spring also has its advantages, for example, a young tree manages to get stronger before the onset of cold weather. Preferable for regions with unfavorable climatic conditions.

Note! Apple trees of the Alesya variety do not need a special approach when planting, the algorithm is identical to all varieties. Mandatory procedures are pruning, crown formation, fertilization, watering, loosening.

A seedling must be formed from the first year of life. This will ensure rapid development and increase in life expectancy. This type of fruit tree responds well to feeding. When deficient in nutrients, the tree will not grow properly.

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Agrotechnical rules are as follows:

  • Regularity of application of organic and mineral fertilizers.
  • Watering as needed. At least three times 40 liters each during the growing season.
  • Mulching the soil near the trunk with straw or humus.

Advantages and disadvantages

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This apple varietal species has absorbed the best qualities of its "parents". The demand and prevalence of the fruit tree is due to a large number of advantageous features, which more than cover the disadvantages. Main advantages:

  • A characteristic feature is the excellent keeping quality of apples, if the storage rules are observed, the fruits can survive until spring.
  • Non-shedding of fruits after ripening.
  • Cold resistance.
  • Abundant and stable fruiting.
  • Excellent adaptive ability.

Apple tree Alesya is a real class, thanks to its qualities it should be grown in every summer cottage. In addition, it is unpretentious - the tree does not require special care. Even a novice agronomist can grow this interesting apple tree.