The 'Elegant' apple is a modern winter-ripening variety with high taste and market qualities. The fruits of this variety are medium to large in size, weighing up to 200 grams, with a thin, smooth, and elastic skin. The apples have a yellow-green color with a bright pink-red blush, making them very attractive on the market. The flesh is yellow, dense, juicy, and crisp, with a pronounced sweet taste and pleasant tartness, as well as a rich aroma. Thanks to its high storage capacity, the fruits retain their consumer qualities in the refrigerator for 8-9 months, ensuring a long storage period and high transportability.
The 'Elegant' trees have medium growth vigor, high winter hardiness, and resistance to fungal diseases, making them suitable for growing in various climatic conditions. The variety is early-bearing, entering fruiting already 2-3 years after planting, and is characterized by high and regular yield without periodicity. For better pollination, it is recommended to plant near the IdaRed and Golden Delicious varieties.
This apple variety is suitable for both industrial orchards and private plots. Thanks to its taste qualities and attractive appearance, the fruits are in high demand on the market. 'Elegant' is excellent for fresh consumption, as well as for processing into various desserts, purees, and jams, while preserving its rich aroma and taste.
