For a home garden, it is not shine and size that are important, but reliability, disease resistance and ease of care. These varieties have been tested for decades and grow well without regular spraying.
White filling
Early variety. Ripens in the first half of August. The fruits are medium-sized, round, with thin light green skin. The pulp is juicy, sweet and sour. Not stored for long, suitable for fresh consumption and processing. The tree begins to bear fruit at 4–5 years. Requires wind protection.
Antonovka
Mid-late variety. Ripens in September. The fruits are greenish-yellow, aromatic, with dense pulp. Well suited for drying, compotes and juice. The tree is tall, long-lived, and frost-resistant. Resistant to scab and other fungal diseases. Fruits regularly in the presence of a pollinator.
Lungwort
Mid-season variety. Ripens at the end of September. The fruits are yellow-green with a slight blush, sweet, with low acidity. Stored until November. The variety is resistant to scab, which reduces the need for treatments. Suitable for the Central region and North-West.
Welsey
Late variety. Ripens in October. The fruits are red-striped, dense, sweet and sour. Stored until February at cool temperatures. The tree is compact and begins to bear fruit in 3–4 years. Resistant to major apple diseases.
These varieties do not require ideal conditions. They produce a harvest even with minimal care, and their fruits can be used immediately after harvesting without lengthy washing or aging.
Question and answer:
Is it possible to plant apple trees in spring?
Yes. The best time is the end of March before the buds begin to bloom. Seedlings with a closed root system are suitable.
What varieties of apples are the most unpretentious?
Antonovka and Welsey tolerate frost well and are resistant to scab. They can be grown without regular treatments.
