Antey is an apple variety, the fruits of which are distinguished by a pronounced color: from dark pink to red. Belongs to the winter varietal category. The positive characteristics of the Antey apple variety are its remarkable taste, weightiness of the fruit and the ability to store for a long time without losing the elasticity of the peel and the original juiciness of the pulp - the appearance of the fruit remains unchanged, as if it had just been plucked from a tree.

Description of the Antey apple tree

The apple tree is a tree of the Pome family. The cultivation of this garden culture is carried out both in the northern and southern regions. History dates the beginning of the cultivation of the apple tree to the 3rd millennium BC. The most common type of this culture today is the home apple tree.

Interesting information. The fruits of apple trees have been used for food since the end of the ice age.

Antey is a varietal variety of apples with winter fruiting. The breeding place of the selection variety is the Belarusian Research Institute. The method of obtaining was the crossing of the winter variety Belorusskoe raspberry with two other winter hybrids. It is included in the list of the State Register of Belarusian Varieties as a product of particular value due to its productivity and the presence of economic properties.

The height of the apple tree is medium. Weak crown thickening and branching. In addition to the standard round shape of the crown part, it can resemble the shape of a pyramid. The color of the branches is light brown. Young shoots of a dark brown shade are medium thick. The foliage is dark green. Each individual leaf is large, elongated, oval in shape, has a pointed end and serrated edges. This tree needs an additional pollinator variety.

The beginning of fruiting is carried out in the 3rd year after planting. One tree can harvest a 50 kg crop. The plant is highly resistant to frost, but this variety has average immunity against insect pests. There is a tendency to develop scab foci.

Apple tree Antey

Useful information. The Antey apple tree bears fruit abundantly and regularly.

The fruits are large in size - the average weight of one apple is 200 grams. Each individual fruit has a rounded-conical shape with a slight flattening, as well as the presence of a barely noticeable ribbing. The shade of the main color is green, the integumentary color is pink-red. The pulp is juicy, with a greenish tint. The gastronomic qualities of apple fruits are sweet and sour taste and a delicate aroma.

Apple fruit Antey

The ripening season can begin from early September to late October, depending on the region of growth. For the harvested fruits to finally ripen, it takes two months after harvesting. Fresh Antey apples can be stored until May next year.

Note. The fruits of this apple variety are notable for their versatility in processing.

Agrotechnics

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The soil for planting the Antey apple tree should be distinguished by a high level of fertility. The presence of high groundwater near is unacceptable. Adequate lighting of the landing area is also necessary.

Important! Do not plant an apple tree of this variety in soil with a high acidity index.

Planting material landing time

If the spring season is chosen for planting, it is necessary to plant the apple tree before the buds appear. Autumn planting is carried out after the completion of leaf fall.

Planting an apple tree

It should be noted that the sub-winter period is considered the most suitable for disembarkation. However, it is important to have time to complete planting work before the onset of frost. This fact is due to the fact that when planting a tree in the fall, it has more time to be able to take root in a permanent place. With spring planting, this period is shortened due to the early blooming of the buds - the flow of nutrients is directed to the intensive growth of the tree, and not to the development of the root system.

Helpful advice. Before starting planting activities, it is necessary to place the planting material in a bucket of water.

Detailed instructions for planting an Antey apple tree seedling:

  1. A few days before planting begins, it is necessary to dig a planting hole, the depth of which should be a little less than a meter, diameter - 1 meter;
  2. Cover the bottom of the pit with a layer of drainage;
  3. Prepare the soil by mixing with the necessary fertilizers;
  4. Fill fertilized soil over the drainage layer;
  5. Form a small elevation in the middle part;
  6. Evenly place the root system of the seedling on the constructed elevation;
  7. Place the root base 2 centimeters above the ground surface;
  8. Fill the planting hole with earth;
  9. Install a supporting support in the form of a stake or stick;
  10. Water the planted seedling abundantly.

Care

Caring for the varietal Antey apple tree consists in the timely observance of the following conditions, which every gardener must adhere to:

  • additional irrigation when dry weather is established;
  • applying the necessary fertilizers;
  • timely formation of the crown;
  • the implementation of periodic sanitary pruning;
  • compliance with preventive measures aimed at preventing the occurrence of infection with diseases and foci of insect pests.

In dry weather, abundant watering is necessary

When dry weather is established, during the period when additional irrigation is required, as well as during an excessively long rainy season, loosening the soil in the near-trunk area is mandatory. Mulching in the same area will prevent the soil from drying out and stop the germination of weeds.

For the processing of cuts and creases of branches, a garden pitch is used. In the autumn season, the trunks should be whitened, and the soil in the near-trunk area should be dug up, adding fertilizer and compost.

The apple tree should be fertilized 3 times a season:

  1. After the completion of the flowering stage with the use of fertilizers based on nitrogen and phosphorus;
  2. During the period of fruit formation by applying complex mineral and organic fertilizers;
  3. After harvesting fruits using mineral fertilizers and organic matter.

In the spring, it is necessary to process the tree from the following insects:

  • aphid;
  • leaflet;
  • moth;
  • color beetle.

Leafworm on an apple tree

Pollination features

Despite the fact that the apple tree blooms profusely, this hybrid is self-fertile. It is recommended to plant it close to other autumn varieties that can serve as pollinators, such as "Anise" or "Autumn striped".

In the presence of a number of winter varietal varieties, a low quality of pollination is noted. One of these varieties is "White filling".

List of advantages and disadvantages

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The positive qualities of the Antey apple tree, in comparison with other varieties, include:

  • ability to store for a long time;
  • frost resistance;
  • regularity of fruiting;
  • abundant harvest of fruits;
  • large size of apples;
  • a remarkable gastronomic characteristic.

A negative quality that this variety of the variety has is the tendency to defeat scab.

Antey apple trees are garden trees that regularly produce bountiful crops. In addition to the fact that the fruits are very useful, they can be stored for a long time without loss of aesthetic and gastronomic properties.The area of ​​application in the creation of blanks is universal. In addition to all this, the plant is considered unpretentious to care for. The only drawback that this apple variety has is the tendency to damage scab.