At all times, the apple tree has been a favorite tree. Thanks to its exceptional healing and nutritional qualities, attractive appearance, it is still popular among the inhabitants of most countries.

Apple-tree Rosochka is a variety that is an elite seedling. It was first received at a selection station in Sverdlovsk. Scientist L.A. Kotov crossed two varietal representatives - the Ural Silver Hoof and the Orlov summer variety Orlovim.

Description of the apple tree Rosochka

Many gardeners in the middle lane preferred to opt for this particular variety, since trees have a lot of positive characteristics.

Apple trees of the Rosette class are characterized as:

  • frost-resistant and winter-hardy;
  • middle-height;
  • bringing crops every year.

Apple tree Rosette

Good to know! Among other things, this variety has shown itself to be resistant to four types of scab.

Characteristics of Rozochka fruit:

  • average weight, from 85 g, but can reach 125 g;
  • ripening occurs at the end of summer;
  • the color is bright yellow, integumentary, completely dark red, or there is simply a red blush;
  • the flesh of apples is dense, creamy, easily breaks off, the taste is characterized as sweet and sour.

Agrotechnics

The Rosochka apple tree is extremely unpretentious to the type of soil, but it is advisable to deoxidize before planting a seedling. It is recommended to plant in a place where there is access to the sun, but even a little shading will not be painful.

Apple-tree Pioneer

Fertile soil, permeable and light, is preferred for this variety. When planting, it is recommended to leave at least 4 meters between seedlings so that they do not interfere with each other during growth.

The apple planting time begins towards the middle or end of spring. If planting is carried out in the fall, then all activities must be carried out before the end of September. If the root system of the seedling is closed, then engraftment will occur much faster. As soon as the planting has been completed, it is immediately necessary to water the seedlings: you need to pour about 35 liters of water for each. Moreover, during the season there should be at least 10 waterings for each seedling. The most significant watering is at the end of September, which helps the apple tree to survive the winter.

Important! You need to fertilize the plant at least twice a season: with natural organic matter in spring and summer; phosphorus-potassium fertilizers closer to autumn.

Advantages and disadvantages

Apple tree Persian

Each plant has advantages and disadvantages that help the grower choose a particular crop before planting. Among the positive qualities of the Rose apple tree are:

  • large fruits with a sweetish-sourish taste;
  • large harvests every year, practically from the second season;
  • frost resistance and good immunity to cold weather.

Harvest

There are also negative qualities:

  • susceptibility to fungal diseases: scab, rust and powdery mildew;
  • pests like this apple tree are very fond of: moth, aphid, spider mite, copperhead.

All pests and fungal diseases will gradually destroy the tree, if timely preventive and care measures are not taken. It is recommended to treat plants with special preparations that disinfect it and help to transfer diseases without dire consequences. Experienced gardeners recommend spraying trees with drugs in the autumn, after harvesting.

After reading the description of the Rose apple tree, many novice gardeners decide to cultivate this species.Most of them do not regret their decision in the future.