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The apple tree Kandil Orlovsky is a representative of winter varieties suitable for growing in gardens, both in the Moscow region, and in the Urals and even Siberia. The variety has a high yield and excellent marketability and taste characteristics of the fruit. It was bred not so long ago, but managed to gain wide popularity among summer residents and professional farmers.
Apple trees have been cultivated since time immemorial. Naturally, time does not stand still, and since then the breeders have done a tremendous job of breeding new varieties and species. Today their number is about 7.5 thousand. They differ in the shape and color of the fruit, pulp, aroma, ripening time, tree size, etc.
Each variety of apples has not only taste differences, but also a different set of vitamins and minerals that are so necessary for the human body. Owners of even small land plots strive to plant at least a couple of varieties to meet their needs throughout the season.
Description of the variety
Orlovsky Kandil comes from the Russian city of Oryol, where it was bred by domestic breeders working at the local research institute. In translation, the name means a lamp. Famous varieties were taken as a basis: Jonathan and Welsey. The trials lasted until 1997, after which the bred tree was recognized as a new variety. It got into the State Register only in 2002. The apple tree is recommended for cultivation throughout Russia.
Kandil Orlovsky is a frost-resistant variety that can withstand temperatures as low as -35 ° C. When grown in a cold Siberian climate, it needs insulation of the trunk. Requires timely feeding, watering in hot summer conditions. Fruiting occurs in the fifth year after planting the seedling. Up to 130 kg of high quality fruits are harvested from one tree, and under particularly favorable conditions - up to 160 kg.
Apple tree Kandil Orlovsky
Orlovsky square dance is an apple tree, the description of which immediately attracts the attention of not only amateurs, but also professional farmers who grow fruits for commercial purposes. The tree grows medium in height with a rounded crown of medium thickening. To make the plant look aesthetically pleasing on the site, some gardeners thin out the crown. It is not necessary to do this, you can simply cut off dry and excess branches once a year. During the ripening of the crop, the branches bend down strongly, it may be necessary to install additional supports.
Kandil Orlovsky gives shoots of medium thickness, colored brownish. The root system is very well developed. The apple leaf has an ovoid shape and a rich dark green color, slightly twisted towards paradise. In inflorescences collected up to 6 flowers of white-pink color, similar in shape to an umbrella.
The apple of the Kandil Orlovsky variety is cone-shaped, ribbed. The skin is very smooth, it shines beautifully in the sun. At the stage of technical ripeness, the fruits are yellow-green with a raspberry blush, which occupies about 70% of the area of the whole apple. The apple aroma is very pleasant, but not strong (one might even say subtle). The pulp is a little greenish, juicy, sweet and sour. The taste is excellent. The mass of one fruit reaches 150 grams. There is an increased content of vitamins of group C and P. This has a beneficial effect on the state of human vessels, allows you to normalize blood pressure. Also, an apple of this variety contains:
- manganese;
- pectins;
- vitamin A;
- potassium;
- ascorbic acid;
Sugar content - at least 10%.
Kandil Orlovsky is a unique apple tree, the description of which promises not only increased frost resistance and an abundant harvest of delicious fruits, but also resistance to most common diseases, including scab. The tree grows fairly compact and proportional.
Compact tree
Orlovsky Kandil is a partially self-fertile variety, flowering in the middle lane occurs in the second half of May. If the apple orchard consists of at least 5 trees, then pollination is done with the help of insects and bees, the yield increases significantly. The best pollinating varieties for Kandil are Antonovka, Orlik, Venyaminovskaya, Aphrodite and Freshness.
Harvesting takes place approximately after mid-September, but this period is very conditional and largely depends on weather conditions and the growing region. The fruits are suitable for fresh storage. They retain their qualities until spring. It can also be used for making jam, juice jam, drying and other types of blanks.
Features of agricultural technology
It is best to purchase Kandil Orlovsky planting material in a specialized nursery. Saplings should be with a well-developed root system, their age is 1 year. This contributes to the fact that when digging, the root system is not injured, and the tree itself takes root perfectly.
Digging a tree
Orlovsky Kandil does not grow well in the shade, so it is planted in a well-lit place. Pre-loosen the soil well to ensure a good flow of air and moisture. Humus, ash and nitroammophos are added to each hole before planting the seedling. It is advisable to scatter the last fertilizer over the site, and then dig up the soil.
Sandy loam and loamy soil is excellent for planting Orlovsky Kandil. All planting work must be done before the beginning of November. If spring is chosen for planting, then the beginning of April is considered the optimal time for work. The height of the groundwater approach to the earth's surface should not be closer than 2 meters.
The area chosen for planting apple trees should be well dug up and the surface should be leveled as much as possible to avoid the possibility of water stagnation. Otherwise, the roots can rot. When planting a seedling, you must immediately install support pegs and tie trees to them. They can be removed as soon as the plant is well rooted and starts to grow. If a tree is planted on a dwarf rootstock, then the distance between two adjacent plants is left about 3 meters, and in the aisles - about 4-4.5 meters.
Every gardener strives to get the maximum yield of high quality fruits from their plantings. The Kandil Orlovsky apple tree is no exception, therefore you need to be able to properly care for it. First of all, the tree needs regular and timely watering. Its frequency directly depends on weather conditions. Drying and cracking of the soil must not be allowed. However, excessive moisture also brings significant harm to the plant.
If a bountiful harvest is planned and the branches bend strongly under the weight of the fruit, then it is imperative to install additional supports. At the first signs of damage by pests or diseases, preventive treatment is carried out with folk remedies or drugs of chemical origin.
Periodically it is necessary to loosen the soil under the trees. This should be done as carefully as possible, not to deepen more than 10 cm so as not to damage the roots.
The crown of Kandil Orlovsky does not need additional molding and trimming, it is not prone to thickening. It is enough only to carry out sanitary pruning of dry or damaged branches in a timely manner. A mature tree may need pruning for rejuvenation purposes.
Saplings of Orlovsky Kandil at a young age require mandatory protection from hares, which strive to feast on bark in winter. For this, cut plastic bottles are used, spruce branches are tied down with needles. In the conditions of the Siberian climate, for insulation, the trunk is wrapped with old tights, and on top - with a black film. With the onset of spring, all insulation and protections must be removed so that the apple tree does not release its buds ahead of time and does not suffer from temperature changes.
An adult apple tree is fertilized once a year, mainly in the fall. Rotted manure is used for these purposes. Kandil Orlovsky demonstrates excellent resistance to fungal diseases. To avoid the negative effects of pests that can hide under the bark, the tree trunk must be whitewashed with lime.
Apple tree whitening
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Kandil Orlovsky is endowed with the following advantages in comparison with other varieties:
- increased resistance against scab and other fungal diseases;
- excellent commercial qualities;
- great taste of ripe fruits;
- high productivity;
- early maturity;
- excellent frost resistance;
- universal application of the harvested crop;
- very good keeping quality.
No particular drawbacks have been identified, although some gardeners note that the variety does not tolerate shading and requires the maximum illuminated place for growing. Also apple trees need care, watering and fertilization. However, summer residents cordially turn a blind eye to this due to a number of advantages of Kandil Orlovsky.
Every gardener necessarily has several varieties of apple trees in his collection. The main thing in this business is to choose the right variety for your conditions and region. Novice summer residents sometimes confuse Kandil Orlovsky and Sinap Orlovsky. However, these are two completely different varieties, differing not only in the color of the fruit, but also in the taste and marketability. Kandil has a whole set of positive qualities, thanks to which, from the moment of its breeding, he managed to win the love of gardeners throughout the country. It is planted by both amateurs and professionals who grow apples for commercial purposes.
