The cultivar of the apple tree Bogatyr was once deduced by the scientist-breeder SF. Chernenko by crossing the "Antonovka" and "Renet Landsberg". Fruit trees of the obtained variety acquired winter-hardiness properties, the apples themselves turned out to be large, crispy with excellent taste and long shelf life.
Apple tree "Bogatyr" - description
In its appearance apple tree fully corresponds to the name - the tree is tall, strong, with massive branches and a round crown. The leaves have a dark green color, leathery and serrate along the edge.
The fruits are quite large, with an average weight of 160-400 grams. In shape - flattened-rounded, tapering to the calyx. They are formed mainly on the rings, less often on the twigs, the outer and middle parts of the crown.
Description of the apple cultivar "Bogatyr" can not fail to touch the long shelf life of the fruit. When the proper arrangements are made, apples can lie until the next summer, being a useful product in the period of spring avitaminosis.
The fruits of this variety are dietary, their energy value is only 45 kcal. The ratio of natural acids and sugars makes their taste so pleasant and harmonious that it will satisfy even the most fastidious gourmets.
Apple tree "Bogatyr" - planting and care
The landing can be made in the spring or autumn, but before the onset of frost. Digging a pit needs such a depth that there is a place to lay fertilizers (70-80 cm). The width is at least 1 m. The pit should be prepared no less than a month before the proposed landing.
The distance between the trees should be about 4-5 meters, so that the branches of the trees feel free. Next to the apple trees, it is not recommended to plant sunflowers and corn so as not to deprive them of nutrients.
Care for the variety "Bogatyr" is the timely pruning, treatment from pests , fertilizing and watering.