Apples are a favorite delicacy of many, which grows in almost every summer cottage. Juicy, aromatic and incredibly healthy fruits give gastronomic pleasure, like adults and children. Breeders work on new varieties every day and breed new varieties of apples. However, there are fruit trees that have been tested over the years and beloved by many. The article will focus on the Simirenko apple variety, which was later renamed Semerenko.

Apple tree Semerenko: description and characteristics of the variety

Some gardeners are wondering how the apple variety is called correctly - Simirenko or Semerenko. The only correct name is Renet Platon Simirenko. Unfortunately, the origin of the variety has never been established. The famous Ukrainian scientist and breeder L.P.Simirenko, named after his father, described the variety and entered into the catalog. The culture was added to the Russian state register in 1947.

On a note.The tree is characterized by a height above average, the crown is characterized by a cauldron or round shape, dense and spreading. With respect to the trunk, the upper skeletal branches grow at an angle of almost 90 degrees, and the lower ones - 50-70 degrees.

On the trunk, the bark is characterized by a dark gray color with a brown tint; from the sunny side, a reddish tint prevails.

In the spring, there is an active awakening of the kidneys.

The leaves of the fruit tree are light green in color, elongated and oval in shape, with elongated curled tips.

Fruiting

Apples Golden

Flowering is observed mid-late, large white flowers are formed, in the shape of a saucer.

Important! A characteristic difference of the variety is partial self-infertility and bisexual, that is, with self-pollination, the ovary is formed by no more than 11% of flowers. With such initial data, without additional pollination, apples will appear on Semerenko, but there will be few of them.

With high-quality pollination, you can expect a good and bountiful harvest. To do this, you need to plant such varieties of apples as Spur, Kuban, Korey, Memory Sergeev, Aydored and Golden Delicious near Semerenko.

Apple trees begin to bear their first fruits 3-5 years after planting the seedling. The tree is capable of bearing fruit on fruit twigs, rings and spears.

Young plants are harvested stably every year, but after a while this frequency is rapidly decreasing.

Fruit

Apples Red Delicious

The apples of the variety are characterized by an asymmetrical shape, conical or flattened. The color is light green or bright green.

On the surface of apples, you can see many subcutaneous points, the size of which does not exceed 5 mm, as well as characteristic warty growths no more than 7 mm in size.

Semerenko apple-tree fruits

The pulp exudes a pleasant aroma, the structure of the pulp is fine-grained, tender and juicy. The taste is excellent, sweet and sour. The weight of each fruit can vary from 150 to 200 grams. The total calorie content of Semerenko apples is 37 kcal per 100 g.

Note.Fruits can be stored for a long time (up to six months), during this time yellow shades begin to prevail in the peel, and the structure becomes grainy and loose. The benefits for the body are not lost.

Where are Semerenko apples grown? Since the frost resistance indicators are average, the fruit tree is recommended to be grown in the southern regions.

Agrotechnics

Apples Gala

The Semerenko apple variety is quite picky about the composition of the soil.On fertile land, a fruit tree will bear fruit for a long time. With a deficiency of nutrients, not only the abundance of fruiting worsens, but also the quality of apples. Therefore, it is extremely important not only to comply with all the rules of agricultural technology, but also to regularly apply organic, mineral fertilizers to the soil.

It is recommended to give preference to such compositions:

  • In autumn, it is recommended to add mineral fertilizers or rotted manure to the soil.
  • With the onset of spring, before the formation of the first leaves, the most suitable fertilizer is nitrogen.
  • During the growing season, it will not hurt to apply phosphate fertilizers to the ground.

This variety is difficult to tolerate low temperatures. If the tree grows in a region with harsh climatic conditions, the agronomist should take care of protecting the fruit tree with shelter. First of all, you need to mulch the soil near the trunk. To do this, use humus or compost.

It is also necessary to protect the young fragile bark. To do this, you will need to tie or whitewash it. By the way, such a protective measure will also help prevent rodent attacks.

Whitewashing the apple tree trunk

The tree is characterized by a rounded crown shape. It is overly thick, so it is important to prune regularly. If we are talking about a young tree, then the growths are removed, the length of which exceeds 60 cm.

Important!Pruning should be done regularly and the tree should not be overgrown. To do this, remove excess shoots. Otherwise, the likelihood of developing diseases increases significantly, the quality and quantity of the crop deteriorates significantly.

To provide yourself with a crop, you need to take care of the care of the crop. It is imperative to water the tree regularly, apply organic / mineral fertilizers, remove excess shoots in a timely manner and properly prepare the apple tree for the upcoming winter.

Briefly about the rules of watering:

  • During one growing season, the plant must be watered at least three times, observing the frequency.
  • Each time, at least 4-6 buckets of water should go to one tree.

This will provide the root system with an optimal amount of moisture. By the end of July, it is recommended to stop watering and start gradually preparing for the winter.

For propagation of the Semerenko apple variety, two methods can be used - cuttings and seed.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Semerenko is an apple variety that is rather difficult to confuse with other varieties of these fruit trees, since it has individual characteristics:

  • Apples reach large sizes, their weight can reach 200 grams. They have excellent taste and exude a pleasant delicate aroma.
  • Simirenko is an apple variety that bears fruit abundantly on a regular basis. Apples have an attractive appearance, so many people grow the variety not only for personal use, but also for commerce.
  • The crop can be harvested from early September to late autumn.
  • The apple tree Renet Simirenko belongs to the winter varieties, so the fruits are excellently preserved for a long time. The main thing is to follow all the rules for their storage.
  • The variety is noted for excellent drought tolerance, and is also not afraid of drafts and wind.

Despite the large number of advantages, the Simirenko apple tree, unfortunately, also has disadvantages.

Let's consider the main ones:

  • The fruits of the tree are capable of suffering from powdery mildew and various fungal diseases. Therefore, it is extremely important to follow all preventive measures.
  • The frequency of fruiting.
  • Indicators of frost resistance are average, frost can cause irreparable harm to wood.

If apples are stored for a long time, then their consistency becomes creamy.But at the same time they do not lose their juiciness. Subject to all storage rules, the fruits can last up to 8 months. The best place to store them is in a cool, well-ventilated cellar or refrigerator.