Melba apples

Such a apple variety as Melba, which is quite widespread in our latitude, is the result of the work of Canadian breeders. The Melba apple variety belongs to the so-called late-summer ripening species. This apple variety was bred at the end of the IXX century and does not lose its relevance until our times.

The Melba apple variety was bred due to free sowing and arbitrary pollination of a variety such as Mackintosh. For the first time, experiments on the cultivation of Melb apples were conducted in Ottawa. Since the climatic conditions of this Canadian region are close to domestic ones, Melba apples grow perfectly in the Russian Federation.

For the high yield, Melba apples are included in the State Register of the Russian Federation, as a variety recommended for cultivation almost throughout the Russian Federation, perhaps only with the exception of far Vosok and the Northern Urals. In their appearance and biological structure, Melba trees belong to medium-sized plants, distinguished by a rounded crown.

The branched apple tree of the Melba variety has a brownish-orange shade of wood bark. Melba apple tree refers to trees with a mixed type of fruiting. Melba shoots are medium thickness, the leaves are light green in color, often with a yellow tint.

The fruits of the Melba apple variety have average sizes and rarely exceed 140 grams in mass. The taste of Melba apple pulp is distinguished by tenderness and simultaneous juiciness. Experts say that Melba apples should be harvested in late July or early August.

This apple variety is distinguished by its imminent consumer maturity, which comes within 10 days from the moment of harvest. It is believed that Melba apples can be stored for no more than one month. After this period of time, Melba apples lose their taste, consumer, and also useful properties.

Melba apple trees begin to bear fruit from the third year. However, the fruitiveness of apples, however, as well as the amount of harvest collected from one tree, depends primarily on the quality and chemical composition of the soil in which the plant is planted. It is worth noting that Melba apples contain about 10. 5% sugar, as well as ascorbic acid, pectin and P-active compounds.

Melba apples are simply ideal for harvesting compotes or apple juice. In addition, Melba apples will show themselves perfectly as a filling for homemade baking. The juicy flesh of Melba apples stands out for its strong candy aroma and taste.