KUZNETSOVSKOE

The Kuznetsovskoe apple is a late-summer technical variety, bred in 1959 at the Siberian Institute of Horticulture by crossing the Rannetka Tselynnaya and Welsh varieties. The tree is of medium height with a round or flat-spreading crown. The fruits are small, weighing between 24 and 33 grams, elongated-conical in shape, with a dark red color and a bluish waxy coating. The flesh is creamy, tender, finely granular, of medium density, very juicy, with a good sweet-sour taste. The fruits ripen in late August and can be stored for up to 45 days, allowing for use for an extended period after harvest.

Fruit bearing for the Kuznetsovskoe variety usually begins in the third or fourth year after planting, although in some cases it may start in the fourth or fifth year. Yield is average, about 30 kg per tree; however, the variety is characterized by annual fruiting and high resistance to diseases, especially scab, as well as to pests. High winter hardiness makes this variety suitable for cultivation in harsh climatic conditions, in particular in the West Siberian region and the Altai Krai.

The fruits of this variety contain a significant amount of sugars (about 11.9%), titratable acids (1.2%), vitamin C (18 mg per 100 g), and P-active substances, making them beneficial and nutritious. Due to its characteristics, the Kuznetsovskoe variety is suitable for mechanized harvesting and can be used both for fresh consumption and for technical processing.