Apple tree variety Aport, high-yielding, with large souvenir fruits
The first mentions of the ancient variety date back to the 12th century; 500 years later it was spoken of as
ancient, most famous and widespread. About the origin of the Aport apple tree to this day
There are disputes; Italy, Ukraine, and Turkey are called its homeland. In the 19th century at exhibitions
horticultural achievements, the fruits of the tree were represented by Russia and repeatedly occupied
top places.
In industrial horticulture, the variety has been replaced by new ones that are more resistant to diseases and natural
disasters. But every amateur gardener still dreams of growing
a fragrant fruit weighing half a kilo, or even more.
Features and Specifications
The Aport apple tree variety is classified as late-ripening or winter. Fruiting begins late, at 7-8
year of life, but it lasts for more than 40 years.
Aport pleases with a bountiful harvest every year; up to 150 kg of apples can be harvested from one tree.
The apple tree is larger than average in size and forms a sparse but powerful crown. Strong
branches extend from the trunk at a large angle.
Each fruit receives a sufficient amount of light; during ripening it acquires a bright
color and becomes very juicy. The apples are delicious, sweet and sour, with a wine-like aftertaste.
Ripening period is the second half of September. Fruits are transportable, shelf life in the cellar
or refrigerator - 4 months.
Disadvantages of the variety
The problems of the variety are:
Low frost resistance, trees can freeze out even in a temperate climate zone
middle lane. Gardeners say that wintering problems can be prevented by
grafting Aport onto frost-resistant varieties.
Irregular fruiting, which is fully compensated by the abundance of large fruits in
productive years.
Relative resistance to scab and fruit rot.
Variety varieties
The apple tree has many clones that differ from the Aport variety in frost resistance, color and
the taste of the fruit.
Alexander It is distinguished by yellowish flesh and a more pronounced speckled-striped pattern on
fruit peel
Blood red Intense red skin color, medium-grained flesh with spicy
taste. Fruiting cycle - four years
Alma-Ata Fruit with a bright red blush, retains taste until May, the best
apples grown at an altitude of at least 900 m and no more than 1200 m above level have quality
seas. The weight of the fruit can reach 900g.
White Very productive summer variety, fruits of a yellowish tint, with loose juicy pulp, weight
– 300-500g
Less common clones are Pink, Ukrainian, Brilliant, and Huge.
Planting and care
When planting a tree, you should adhere to the following rules:
the best soil for the Aport apple tree is drained loam;
the place for planting should be well lit by the sun, the depth of groundwater
- more than 1 m, otherwise it will be necessary to create an artificial hill from
fertile soil and arrange a drainage system;
the neck of the tree should not be allowed to deepen below ground level;
a mixture of peat and humus is added to the planting hole to increase soil fertility
or compost with fertile soil.
Next you will need to follow simple rules of care:
systematically remove weeds from the root circle and loosen the soil;
in dry hot weather, water the seedling 1-2 times a week, it is recommended to apply
at least 20 liters of water;
to reduce moisture loss, the tree trunk circle can be covered with a layer of mulch.
Be sure to apply fertilizer:
Mineral fertilizers, saltpeter (30g per 10 l) are used as root spring fertilizers
water) or 100 g of superphosphate in combination with 60 g of potassium per 10 liters of water.
As summer feeding: 45 g of nitrophoska and 10 g of sodium humate, dissolved in 10 l
water.
For foliar applications, use a urea solution (30 g per 10 liters of water).
Slurry and chicken manure solution can be used as organic
root dressings.
Trimming
Aport, like other varieties of apple trees, requires systematic pruning:
The first is carried out immediately after planting, it stimulates the growth and appearance of shoots.
Next 3 years, crown-forming corrective pruning is carried out.
Regular sanitary pruning is carried out to thin the crown.
A mature tree requires rejuvenating pruning.
Disease prevention, pest control
The Aport variety is not particularly resistant to scab, so it is recommended to produce
preventive spraying of apple trees with a solution of copper sulfate (50g) and urea (300g)
10 liters of water.
If scab has already been detected, then the tree is treated:
7% urea solution;
1% solution of copper sulfate;
HOM preparation (40g per 10l of water).
You can spray before flowering and during fruit set.
A dangerous pest for apple trees is the codling moth. To combat it, use a solution
chlorophos (20g per 10 liters of water) or karbofos (30g per 10 liters).
When infested by green aphids, treat with a 0.3% solution of entobacterin.
Spraying against pests is carried out every 2 weeks, 3 weeks before harvesting
treatments are cancelled.
