Varietal features of the Sweet Bliss apple tree
Among the varietal trees, the fruits of which surprise and delight not only with their appearance, but also with their taste, the Sweet Bliss apple tree stands out. For gardeners who still know little about varietal crops, growing this tree is a great start.
Varietal features of the Sweet Bliss apple tree
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the main advantages of the variety are the following:
- unpretentious care;
- frost resistance (the culture can withstand temperatures down to -40 ° C);
- neat appearance of the tree;
- a relatively good harvest, and with proper care, abundant annual fruiting of the fruit tree;
- attractive fruit appearance;
- high taste of apples.
A significant disadvantage of this type of apple is the short shelf life of the fruit.
Description of the variety
The apple tree is medium-sized, so you can grow this crop even in a small area. The fruits ripen in summer and are ready to eat right away.
Description of the tree and fruit
The description of the varietal culture is as follows: the height of the apple tree Sweet bliss is medium, the foliage is abundant. The crown, with proper care, has an oval shape.
The fruits grow large in size, one specimen can reach 200 g. The appearance of the fruits is appetizing - there is a bright crimson blush on the pale yellow peel. The fruit has a white, sweet flesh with a noticeable pleasant aroma.
Yield
5 years after planting the tree, you can already see the first fruits. It is recommended to remove the first ovaries on an apple tree - this will make it possible to get a bountiful harvest next year. Subject to rational care, the apple tree is capable of bearing fruit annually without signs of cyclicality.
Winter hardiness
One of the positive characteristics of the Sweet Nega variety is its resistance to low temperatures. Initially, the apple tree was bred for cultivation in regions with a difficult climate. Frosts down to -40 ° C, this culture tolerates well, without losing its vitality.
Disease and pest resistance
Disease prevention will help keep the tree healthy
The apple tree belongs to a variety that is characterized by average resistance to various diseases and pests. For high-quality fruiting, it is recommended to take timely preventive measures that will prevent such diseases of apple trees as scab, fruit rot, etc.
Favorable growing regions
You can grow an apple tree in regions that are characterized by harsh winters. Areas with moderate climatic conditions make it possible to get decent yields from a fruit tree. And the gardener will not have to put in a lot of effort.
Landing
Sites for planting the Sweet Bliss apple tree should be moderately sunlit, preferably loamy or sandy loam soil. The soil should be well loosened and fertilized.The close location of groundwater to the surface suggests the presence of drainage in the hole for planting a young tree.
Features of planting an apple tree:
- planting can be done in early spring or autumn;
- the soil is pre-fertilized with organic substances (peat, humus);
- after planting, the tree should be systematically watered.
Care
Caring for a crop includes actions that make its development and fruiting as effective as possible:
- water the apple tree as needed. Young trees need more frequent watering (1-2 times a week). In arid regions, it is recommended to irrigate not only the root zone, but also external irrigation of the tree;
- in the spring (until the buds appear) and in the fall, the branches are cut. Old, dry, diseased branches are removed, and this rejuvenates the culture, makes it stronger and more resilient;
- in the spring, organic fertilizers are applied under the apple tree. Top dressing of varietal crops is required during the period of active fruiting. For this, mineral fertilizers are used.
Harvesting and storage
Apple blossoms Sweet bliss falls on the beginning of June. Early sweet fruits will delight you with their appearance in the summer - in August.
The fruits of the variety should be eaten immediately after ripening. You can store them for a short time - about a month. It is best to do this in wooden boxes in a fairly cool room. It is important to systematically inspect the fruits - spoiled fruits are removed from the total mass.
Gardeners reviews
This variety is intended for lovers of sweet apples. Its cultivation is not massive. But gardeners, on whose sites there is this type of culture, speak positively about it.
Excellent frost-resistant characteristics, unpretentious care make this type of fruit trees attractive for gardeners.
Gardeners who are engaged in the cultivation of varietal trees note that the more effort you put into care, the richer the Sweet Bliss variety will be.