The world's largest apple

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In 2005, Japanese breeder Chisato Iwasaki grew the largest apple in the world, weighing 1.85 kg and the size of a head! So far, no one else has been able to overcome this achievement and even repeat it.

The world's largest apple

How to get a big apple

The largest apples are in great demand in China, where they are presented to especially revered people.

To grow them, only 2 or 3 fruits are left on the tree and they are carefully monitored.

• The most impressive apples are picked from 2 to 4 harvest seasons. Then they grow small and go for processing.
• It is a known scientific fact that for the growth of a full-fledged fruit, approximately 45 leaves are required. However, the giants will need a lot more of them.

The technique that allows you to achieve a fabulous harvest is concluded in several points.

1. When choosing a tree, give preference to a young one. The younger it is, the better;
2. Prefer a branch with a diameter of 3 to 5 cm 4-6 years old. The terminal growth is not less than 30 cm.
3. Thinning buds. Giant fruits are formed from the first flower. Therefore, when the first bud has increased in size and is almost ready to open, with the help of scissors, they carefully get rid of excess buds. The first of these will be the progenitor of the most impressive size of the fruit.
4. Thinning of the ovaries. If the first fetus has developed earlier, then the next one is removed.
5. Thinning of fruits. In June, with the beginning of the moth's flight, it is urgent to thin out the fruit.
6. Protection from pests. Protect samples with gauze pouches.
7. In the summer, pinching is a must.
8. On such a branch next year, it will not work to achieve exhibition copies, but the apples will still grow more than usual.
9. Rejuvenating trees. When they begin to give "little change", then they need to be rejuvenated - to reduce the crown by a third. The quality of the fruit on the tree will improve markedly.

The largest varieties

Jumbo Pomme

Harvest of the autumn term. This variety yields very small apples (up to 1 kg) with a great taste, scarlet, persists until the New Year and ennobles the festive table.

Bellefleur-Chinese

This is a landmark option. Fruits 600-700 g, with a red tint. The middle is sweet and sour, with an inviting smell. His genius Michurin himself advised to use it for selection.

Reneth Pizguda

Glorious for huge fruits of 500-700 g, highly dessert. Minus - the tree does not pollinate itself.

Preferred pollinators:

• Kuban;
• Idared;
• Memory of Sergeev;
• Golden.

Pros:

• high productivity;
• delicious fruits.

Aport

Ripen in autumn. The fruits weigh about 500 g. The middle is beige, sweet and aromatic. The advantage is the special resistance to pests.

Rambour

An early winter frost-resistant variety. Fruits are green: from 500 to 700 g, similar to a flattened ball. The pulp is white, with a sweet aftertaste. Stored until February.

Melrose

American variety. The apples are scarlet, flattened, up to 500 g and more. Gives huge yields - from 80 to 150 kg.

Qandil Sinap

Delicious juicy apples

The apple is large (weight about 150 g), cylindrical in shape with a burgundy hue.

Trees yield crops:

• on seedlings for 6-12 years;
• on rootstocks - for 5 years.

The advantages of the variety:

• the pulp has an impeccable taste;
• ripening occurs in late summer - early autumn;
• long shelf life;
• yield of the crop - up to 170 kg;
• resistance to frost and various pests.

Salgir apple tree

The fruits are large, about 170 g, orange in color. Ripen after September 15th. Productivity - up to 70 kg per tree.

The downside is the obviously short shelf life (about 30 days).

Trees have an oblong crown. The apples on the rootstocks will grow after a year. You can harvest regularly for 3-5 years.

Renet champagne (Paper)

Benefits:

• the apple weighs about 150 g, is flat, yellow with a scarlet shade;
• the taste is delicate and juicy, but with a predominance of clearly audible sourness;
• the harvest is harvested in September, it reaches 200 kg, it is stored until next June.

Trees bear fruit from the age of 4 on the rootstocks, and regularly at the age of 6.

Winter banana (Banana apple tree)

Fruit weight about 200 g, the shape is slightly flattened, yellowish with a pink tinge. Sweet and sour taste, a lot of juice;

Productivity: 250 kg per tree. Collection - in the 2nd half of September.

• the species is resistant to frost, diseases and various pests;
• The shelf life is impressive - until next February.

The trees have a very noticeable rare crown, similar in shape to a vase. Trees please with fruits for 4-6 years.

The largest apples in the world

Chisato Iwasaki went to the world record for 20 years, constantly working and accumulating precious knowledge and experience. As a result, he managed to grow the world's largest apple.

The giant apple was shown and filmed many times, then eaten, and the achievement, unfortunately, is not officially registered in the Guinness Book of Records.

The official leadership (recorded in the book) belongs to the Englishman Alain Smith from the city of Linton. The weight of his apple was also impressive at 1.67 kg.

Chisato is now growing giant apples on a regular basis, keeping a close eye on the precious trees like children.

For the best result, the breeder leaves only 3 fruits on each such apple so that they grow as large as possible.

In Asia, they are called Buddhist, because before the sale, Buddha is painted on them. Then they are exported, mainly to China, where they are an honorary sign of attention and respect for the person being gifted.

Attention! A large apple (weighing 1 kg) costs over $ 1,000.

Growing tips

The secrets of the record holders' success come down to careful tree care. Required:

• regular feeding;
• maintaining optimal temperature and soil moisture;
• the implementation of vaccinations and the necessary crossing;
• getting rid of extra ovaries.

Many people strive to grow a huge fruit and get into the Guinness Book. However, this requires years of hard work and an irrepressible desire to win.

And if you suddenly succeed, do not forget to immediately register your achievement - learn from the mistakes of Chisato Iwasagi. Obtain a patent, choose a name and trademark that will give long-term rights to this apple variety.