- Taste: sweet and sour (with a noticeable predominance of acid)
- Fruit weight, g: 80-130 g
- Yield: By the age of 10 they give (60-80 kg per tree), and at the age of 25-30 they give 150-200 kg
- The beginning of fruiting varieties: for 5-6 years
- Ripening terms: autumn
- Removable maturity: in the middle zone filmed in September
- Keeping quality: up to 30 days
- Appointment: fresh, preparing compotes
- Growing regions: North, North-West, Central, Volgo-Vyatka, North Caucasian, Middle Volga, Lower Volga, Ural, West Siberian, East Siberian regions of Russia
- Name synonyms: Bulk Kharlamovsky, Kharlamovskoe, Kharlamovka, Borovitskaya, Duchess of Oldenburg, Bravinskoe (Bravina)
Borovinka is a special variety formed by natural evolution. Apples are actively distributed, and now they can be seen not only in Russia, but also abroad. The variety is extremely popular, because it does not require special care and gives a decent harvest, which pleases gardeners around the world.
Breeding history
There is a theory that the variety grew in a pine forest. They think so because of its name (Borovinka is a pine-tree apple grown in the forest). In Germany, it is believed that these apple trees came to the south of the Russian Federation from Persia, and then began to spread throughout the Lower Volga region and in the western regions of the country.
Description of the variety
Apple trees of autumn ripening, have a height of 4-4.5 meters. The crown is rounded, rather rare. In young trees, it is broom-shaped and densely leafy. The leaves are green, dark in color, large in size and wide, oval in shape. The main branches are slightly elbowed and curved, branch off from the conductor, forming an angle of 30-45 degrees.
Shoots are small and not too thick, curved, dark brown with a purple tint. The flowers are small, gather in umbrella-shaped inflorescences, are white with a slight pink tint.
Features, pros and cons
Here are the main benefits of this variety:
fruits ripen relatively early;
can grow in various climatic conditions;
no special, special care is required;
high productivity;
extremely resistant to any frost;
can be used both fresh and for preparing compotes;
quite resistant to all sorts of diseases and pests.
But there are also disadvantages:
not too strong and bright taste;
heat and lack of moisture in dry times can harm the apple tree;
picking ripe apples must be done quickly, as they can fall off;
loose shoots.
Ripening and fruiting
The autumn variety begins to bear fruit 5-6 years after planting and gives a decent harvest for many years. The timing of apple picking varies depending on which country and in what climatic conditions the tree is located. In the middle lane, the harvest can be taken in September.
Growing regions
Borovinka is liked by many gardeners around the world, so the variety spread not only throughout Russia, but also abroad, where it was given many new names. In different countries, you can hear the following synonyms for the name of the variety:
Duchess of Oldenburg;
Kharlamovka;
Bravina;
Kharlamovskoe;
Borovitskaya.
Yield
Apple trees give gardeners an annual and quality harvest. By the age of 10, 60-80 kg of fruits can be harvested from one tree, and at the age of 25-30, 150-200 kg of apples are harvested. The maximum yield per tree is 220 kg.
Fruits and their taste
Apples are light green or yellow with a pink tint.The cover color is speckled and striped and is a blush on the main background on most of the apple. The fruits have a leveled regular shape, there are no noticeable ribs on them, the surface is smooth. The skin is dry and has a medium bloom. The fruit is covered with a large number of light subcutaneous dots. Average weight is 80-130 grams.
The pulp is yellow when ripe, juicy and slightly rough. Apples have a sweet and sour taste; acid is noticeably predominant in them.
In favorable conditions, fruits can be stored for up to 30 days. They must be placed in boxes and sprinkled with sawdust. In this position, they will remain tasty and juicy.
Apples calmly tolerate transportation both over short distances and rather long trips.
They are used fresh and for the preparation of compotes.
Growing features
Borovinka does not require careful and complex care, but it is important to ensure that the apple trees receive all the substances they need. And it is also recommended to do pruning, watering correctly.
Pollination
Sport is not capable of self-pollination, therefore, for high-quality fruit setting, it is necessary to plant trees next to them that will bloom in the same period. To do this, you can use Antonovka ordinary and Cinnamon striped.
Frost resistance
The variety has a high winter hardiness, thanks to which it can be grown in a wide variety of regions. Even if the climatic conditions are cold, the apple tree will still yield a good harvest.
Diseases and pests
Most of the trees are resistant to pests and diseases, but the scab is the worst disease for the variety.
The apple tree is a popular fruit crop among gardeners. It can be found in many summer cottages. But at the same time, such trees are often affected by various diseases. It is very important to recognize the disease in time and carry out the necessary procedures for a speedy recovery. Otherwise, the fruits will be spoiled, and the tree itself may die altogether.
Review overview
Gardeners note that the variety bears fruit extremely well, it is easy to care for it. Some make jams from apples. Almost everyone reports that the fruits are well stored and remain completely fresh for a long time.
Many people like the sourness in the taste of apples. It is noted that in rainy seasons, the fruits become more acidic. Borovinka fruits should be removed as soon as they begin to sing, as otherwise they fall to the ground.
The trees take root easily, but it is recommended to plant them on fertile soil so that the harvest is large, and the fruits are juicy and have a presentation.
