Folk apple tree: variety description, characteristics and cultivation with photo

Today, an apple tree can be found in almost every garden or garden, and it seems that there is nothing difficult in growing this tree. But if you take this issue seriously, it becomes clear that you can’t do without additional preparation - there are so many varieties that it’s rather difficult to choose just one right away. Apple variety Narodnoe is one of the favorites of many gardeners.

Variety description

Before choosing this variety of trees, you need to read the description in order to avoid mistakes in growing. Folk refers to early autumn varieties - the ripening period begins in late August and early September.

Fruits have a rich sweet and sour taste. The pulp is predominantly white, with a slight yellow tint, the structure is slightly porous, but not loose. The ripe apples themselves are yellow, some are marked with a small dividing seam.

Advantages and disadvantages

Variety Folk has many advantages:

frost resistance (survives winters even at minus 30 degrees);
self-fertile (easily pollinated without exposure to insects and other trees);
small size for easy care;
precocity (the first harvest can be obtained in a year);
taste;
even young trees produce large yields;
fruits are suitable for any use and processing;
long shelf life (without 50 days half a year);
resistance to many crop diseases.

But not without flaws:

lack of bright color;
mature trees may bear fruit irregularly;
late apple ripening time.

Key Features

Below will be given the characteristics of the Narodnoye variety that you need to know before planting a tree in your garden.

Sizes

The tree is medium dwarf and rarely exceeds 3.5 meters in height. The crown is quite rare and compact. These features make the maintenance process easier. The weight of the fetus is on average 100-130 grams, but there are also large sizes. For example, young trees often have apples of 200 grams.They are round in shape, with a slightly conical base.

Yields

Narodnoe apple tree has a good yield. The first fruits can be obtained already in the 2nd year after planting the tree, and every year the yield will increase. In adulthood, 1 apple tree will bring about 160 kilograms of fruit, which is a lot for a tree of this size.

Frequency of fruiting

Young trees bear fruit every year. However, it is recommended to cut off the first flowers so that the forces go to increase the roots and shoots. However, after about 10 years of growth, the apple tree may produce crops irregularly, and then you need to use phosphorus-potassium fertilizers.

Winter hardiness

Apple trees of this species are distinguished by good winter hardiness - they easily survive even severe frosts of minus 30 degrees.However, experienced gardeners recommend regularly compacting snow (and soil in case of its absence) around the tree in winter - this will save the necessary heat and moisture.

Disease resistance

Apple trees of this variety are considered disease resistant, but this does not mean that the tree cannot get sick. Most Common Ailments:

scab (less common than other types of apple trees);
powdery mildew;
bacterial burn.

Most often these troubles affect trees growing in adverse climatic conditions.

Fruit evaluation

The overall tasting score of Narodnoye apples according to the main criteria was 4.5-4.75 points out of 5.

What are the subspecies of the apple tree Folk

This type of apple trees was obtained by crossing 2 varieties - Papirovka and Bellefleur-Chinese at the Research Institute under the guidance of Professor S. I. Isaev. Outwardly, apples are very similar to Papirovka, and the dividing seam also got from it. From the Chinese Bellefleur, Folk got its amazing taste.

Regions of distribution

Apple trees of this type grow best in central Russia. Initially, the Narodnoye variety grew on the territory of the Lipetsk and Voronezh regions and the Republic of Mordovia. Now more and more often can be found in the Urals and in the North-Western regions. However, in this case, it is better to choose a site closed from the wind and cover the trunks for the first 3 years.

Apple reviews

Viktor, Togliatti: “We love Narodnoye apples very much: they are stored for a long time, the apple tree itself is unpretentious in care and will suit even a novice gardener. The only negative is the dull appearance. “Rosy” apples are more suitable for sale.”

Tatyana, Lipetsk: “For me, a huge plus of this variety of apples is the shelf life. They can lie quietly until December even at room temperature.”

Tatiana, Voronezh: “Apple trees of this variety are suitable for beginner gardeners: the tree does not require special care, the crown does not need to be trimmed.”