Alenushkino

(Johnathan x Parmen Zimny Zoiotoy, mutational breeding)

Authors: S. N. Artyukh, L.I. Dutova, T.A. Kosheleva

The variety is in the State Register of the Russian Federation, the athor's certificate 24850 of 25.01.1999.

The ripening date – 25-30 of July.

The growth vigor of tree is middle, the crown is round. Fruitage type is mixed. Variety is drought and frost-resistant. Resistance to diseases (to scab, powdery mildew) is high. A tree enters into fruitage on the second year. The crop capacity is 45 t/hectare. The fruits are large (180-190 g), one-dimensional, with a smooth surface and bright red flush and dense pulp of sour-sweet harmonious taste and strong "parmen" aroma. Duration of storage is 4 months, the transportability is excellent. Apples are suitable for making of high-quality products.

The biochemical indicators of quality: the content of dry substances – 13,8 %, sugars – 12.0%, acids – 0.60%, vitamin C – 12.2 mg/100g, vitamin Р – 110 mg/100g.

The recommended cultivation area is the regions of the North Caucasus.

The optimal schemes of landing: on the dwarf rootstocks are 5.0 x 1.2-1,5 m; on the middle growing rootstocks – 5.0 x 2.0-3.0 m.