Nowadays, varieties of apple trees with red pulp are becoming more and more popular, especially in Europe. One of the latest innovations from European breeders is the red-fronted apple tree of the Jeromini variety. We learn more about this variety, get acquainted with the description of the tree and fruits, the main characteristics, and also find out how to grow this apple tree, collect and store the crop.

Description of the apple tree Jeromini

This variety of apple trees was developed by French breeders. It was obtained on the basis of the variety Erovan (group Red Delicious). It is well grown in the southern regions, although it has good frost resistance. Gardeners in the temperate zone respond well to it, but prefer to insulate for the winter.

Tree morphology

Typically, apple trees of this variety do not grow above 2–2.5 m. These are compact low-growing trees with a small rounded crown. The bark has a gray-brown color, the usual leaves are green. Shoots are of medium thickness. The yield of the variety is high and grows as the tree grows.

Apple description

Apples are about the same size. They weigh an average of 170–190 g and are 7–8.5 cm in diameter. They have a rounded, slightly elongated, symmetrical shape. The peel has a rich burgundy red color with gloss. Inside the apple, the flesh is colored red-pink.

It is juicy and fragrant, sweet, tastes with barely audible sourness. Its taste characteristics were rated by tasters at 4.9 points. Fruits are good to eat both fresh and processed, as part of other dishes. Billets (stewed fruit, jams, preserves, drying) have a beautiful red color.

Did you know? Be sure to eat an apple with a peel, since immediately under it there are many useful substances for the human body. The peel itself contains a lot of fiber, which has a beneficial effect on the digestion process.

Grade characteristics

The variety of apple trees Jeromini has its own characteristics.

Resistance to diseases and insects

The variety is considered highly resistant to diseases and pests. This apple tree is not affected by scab, but is sensitive to cancer and spotting. Frost resistance is good - up to -30 ° C, but there are reviews that this tree can tolerate frosts and up to -35 ° C. Drought tolerance is average.

Pollination, timing of flowering and fruit ripening

The apple tree blooms in late periods - at the end of May and even the beginning of June. It can begin to bear fruit at the age of two, but on medium stocks it usually gives the first crop for 4–5 years. The fruits ripen in the second half of September. They are collected until mid-October.

Jeromini belongs to self-infertile varieties, so he needs pollinators. The best varieties for pollination are Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Malus Golden Jam and Golden Delishes.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

This red-fruited apple variety contains a large number of anthocyanins - substances with high antioxidant activity. They give its pulp an intense anthocyanin color and increase the nutritional value of the fruit.

Did you know? Anthocyanins stain fruits, leaves, and flowers in red, blue, and purple. They reduce inflammation, increase the body's defenses, reduce the risk of cancer and delay old age.

• The advantages of the variety also include the following characteristics:
• high productivity;
• good winter hardiness;
• high resistance to diseases and insect pests;
• early maturity;
• beautiful presentation of fruits;
• great taste;
• good product portability;
• excellent keeping quality of apples;
• universality of use.

• The disadvantages of the variety are as follows:
• the need for pollinators;
• sometimes overloaded branches require support;
• the dependence of the crop on the weather during the flowering period.

Agrotechnics cultivation and care

To obtain the maximum yield, trees of this variety should be properly grown.

Timing and landing technology

Apple trees prefer well-lit areas and protected from the wind (especially the north). It is desirable that the soil is fertile and permeable, but at the same time retains moisture. Black soil, as well as light loamy soil, is well suited.

Important! Carefully inspect the seedling upon purchase. The roots should not be dried or rotten. The trunk should be straight, without curvature, and have 3-4 skeletal branches located at an equal distance from each other.

Not far from the apple tree Jeromini need to plant pollinating trees. Groundwater should not be closer than 2–2.5 m to the surface of the earth. In the chosen place, water stagnation during snow melting and precipitation should not be observed. It is advisable to plant a seedling in spring. The distance between the trees is maintained at 3-4 m.

It is advisable to prepare the pit in the fall or 1.5–2 months before the tree is planted. It is dug in depths of 0.7–0.8 m and 0.9 m wide. It is necessary to prepare nutrient soil. To do this, mix the soil with rotted manure (25 l), superphosphate (1–1.5 kg) and ash (0.8 kg).

When planting, a peg is driven into the center of the pit to fix the seedling. Then make a small mound of nutrient soil, on which the tree is placed. The roots are carefully straightened and covered with soil, ramming it.

The tree should be immersed in the soil to the site of vaccination.

Then carry out plentiful watering and, when the earth settles, again pour soil to the place of vaccination, and then water again. It is advisable to mulch the earth around the seedling.

Watering frequency

Young seedlings need more frequent watering - once every 10-14 days. It is better to water them under the root.

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How to make the apple tree blossom and bear fruit?

Adult trees need to be irrigated 3 times per season:

• during flowering;
• during the formation of the fruit;
• in October, before wintering.

In the summer, when intense heat sets in, you can water the trees additionally. And in the fall, if the weather turned out to be rainy, you can skip watering before wintering. The amount of water volume depends on the age of the tree.

For young trees (1–2 years), 3 buckets are enough, while for older trees, about 8 buckets are needed.

Younger trees are best watered, and older apple trees are watered into grooves dug around the crown. Watering is recommended to be done with warm water.

Wood fertilizer

Apple trees without fail will need the following top dressing:

1. During the appearance of the first leaves. Fertilizers with a nitrogen content should be applied. You can take nitroammophoska (30 g per 10 liters of water under 1 apple tree). Organic fertilizers are good - slurry or rotted bird droppings. Urea (100 g / 10 l) can also be used. At the same time, 3 buckets are poured under an adult tree, and 1.5 buckets under a dwarf tree.
2. At the beginning of flowering. 150 g of superphosphate, 120 g of potassium sulfate are diluted in 30 l of water and 2.5 l of bird droppings are added.
3. Immediately after flowering. You can feed with a solution of 20 g of sodium humate and 0.5 kg of nitrophosphate per 100 liters of liquid. Under 1 tree leaves 30 liters.
4. In the fall. To prepare the trees for the winter period, it is advisable to apply potash and phosphorus fertilizers. 15 g of potassium and 30 g of double superphosphate should be dissolved in 10 l of water. Several buckets are poured under each tree. If it rains heavily, then these fertilizers are simply sprinkled under the trees.

You can also carry out foliar feeding from urea (30 g per 10 l). They are usually made before flowering and repeated after it.

Pest and Disease Control

Despite the high resistance of this variety to various diseases, gardeners recommend that preventive measures be taken to prevent their appearance. Under adverse conditions, powdery mildew, fruit rot, late blight may appear.

Against such fungal diseases, treatments with copper sulphate or Bordeaux mixture well help. When such a nuisance as black cancer occurs, when the fruits begin to rot, and black growths appear on the trunk and branches, it is necessary to carry out treatment with a sulfur solution.

Did you know? According to statistics, every second fruit tree on our planet is an apple tree.

The apple orchard can also be invaded by insect pests - hawthorn, moths of hawthorn, ticks, winter moths, aphids, apple motley wings and weevils. To combat these insects, chemical preparations “Karbofos”, “Phosphamide”, “Metaphos”, “Tick-borne” should be used.

To combat pests and diseases, folk remedies help well - treatment with garlic, onion, tobacco and soap solutions, the use of hunting belts.

The best fight against pests and diseases is prevention, so professional gardeners recommend the following activities:

• dig the soil under the trees, especially in autumn;
• regularly after irrigation, carry out loosening of the soil with the removal of weed grass under the apple trees;
• in autumn to remove the remains of vegetation and fallen leaves;
• whiten trees in spring and autumn;
• remove old bark, which began to exfoliate;
• it is necessary to carry out sanitary pruning of branches affected by diseases;
• after removal of the branches, cut the places of cuts with garden varieties to avoid infection;
• collect and dispose of scavenger;
• carry out preventive spraying in Bordeaux liquid or copper sulfate in early spring and autumn;
• regularly inspect the garden for the timely detection of pests and diseases.

Preparing a tree for winter

Geromini apple trees are quite frost-resistant and tolerate temperatures well up to -30 ° C. In regions with severe winters, it is recommended to prepare for wintering. To do this, the earth around the apple trees should be mulched. As mulch, compost, humus, peat, manure, straw are well suited.

Important! Warming in the spring must be removed on time, so that the tree under it does not bar from dampness and heat.

It is necessary to whitewash trunks and skeletal branches for the winter. Trunks, especially young seedlings, are recommended to be wrapped with spruce branches or ruberoid. This will also serve as protection against rodents. In this case, the protective material is deepened into the soil so that the rodents do not get through the holes. In the southern regions, trees are protected with a special net.

Harvesting and storage of crops

The fruits are harvested from the second half of September until mid-October. Apples are sorted, whole and undamaged fruits are picked, which are carefully placed in wooden crates. The bottom of the container is pre-covered with paper or straw. Then the boxes are sent to the storage room.

Apples of this variety have a high shelf life and can be stored for 3–7 months. The optimum temperature regime for fruit storage is + 3 ... + 5 ° С, humidity - 85–95%. They can be stored in an ordinary refrigerator until February, and in special stores can be stored until the summer.

Jeromini's apple tree takes up a little space on the site, but requires a pollinating neighbor. It is resistant to frost, disease and pests, and its fruits are perfectly transported and stored, have high palatability. In addition, they have not only a rich red peel, but also a bright red-pink flesh with a large amount of nutrients.