Apple trees can be found in almost every area. This is one of the most widespread crops in the world. During flowering, the trees are extraordinarily beautiful. But the apple tree is valued primarily for its he althy and tasty fruits. They contain many substances required by the human body. One of the representatives of this culture is "Elena" (apple tree).
This is a summer variety of apples. He has an early ripening period, he was bred as a result of Belarusian selection. A particular advantage lies in the fact that the apple tree "Elena" has a high yield, early maturity and annual fruiting. The description of the variety will allow you to learn more about it.
Origin of variety
Such varieties of apple trees as "Elena" are created by crossing the English variety "Discovery" with an early sweet Belarusian apple.
Description of culture
As mentioned above, "Elena" (apple tree) has a high annual yield. Thiscontributes to the abundant fruit set. The resistance of the variety to scab is average.
Fruits "Elena" grows weighing approximately ninety to two hundred grams. At certain time intervals, the ovaries of trees require thinning. If this is not done, then the fruits will be even smaller. Apples are rounded green-red. The flesh is white with a greenish tint, tender and juicy, fine-grained. The fruits have a strong and pleasant aroma. The taste is sweet with a slight sourness. If the apples are overripe, then the taste will decrease.
Disadvantages that the variety "Elena" has (an apple tree is found in many orchards): fruit shedding, as well as a low level of keeping quality.
Despite all the merits, not everyone thinks that the fruits have a pleasant taste - some consider them insipid, which is a characteristic feature of purely sweet varieties.
Appearance of an apple tree
Apple tree "Elena" is not only an early, but also a low-growing variety. She has a rounded pyramidal crown. Shoots are dark red, thick, with delicate pubescence. The shape of the leaves is slightly pointed.
The variety is sufficiently resistant to frost. After planting, the tree begins to bear fruit in the second third year. Full maturation occurs by mid-summer.
Spraying period for apple trees
Care requires variety "Elena". The apple tree needs protection from pests so that the owners can regularly get a rich harvest. For this, it is necessary to carry out spraying correctly and in a timely manner.trees. If this is not done, then the rest of the care will be meaningless.
Spraying apple trees should be carried out at a certain time in order for the procedure to be effective. Wrong actions can deprive fruits. Processing begins in early spring and continues in the summer during the period of maximum pest activity. In the fall, after harvesting, it is recommended to carry out spraying for prevention.
The first stage of processing begins after the snow melts and the temperature rises above 5 degrees. As a rule, this is the second part of March, the time of bud formation. The tree is sprayed again when the apple tree has faded. In the summer, the procedure is performed only when absolutely necessary. In autumn, this procedure should be done as a preventive measure.
Don't spray apple trees when fruits are ripe!
Special pumps can be used to spray. They can be manual, electric or with compressors. If there is no equipment, this is done the old fashioned way, using a bucket and a broom, but the effectiveness of this method will be lower.
In order for the site to have he althy apple trees "Elena" with juicy and fragrant fruits, you need to follow the rules of care. The requirements are simple, the main thing is their timely implementation. This variety is perfect for those who want to enjoy their own fresh apples already in the middle of summer.
