The Summer Red apple is a popular late-summer variety bred in Europe and Canada, already gaining recognition for its high yields and excellent taste qualities. The tree has medium growth strength with a wide, dense, rounded canopy and begins bearing fruit in the second year after planting. It is characterized by good resistance to diseases and pests, as well as high winter hardiness and drought resistance, allowing it to be successfully grown in various climatic conditions and regions.
The Summer Red apple fruits are large, weighing from 160 to 230 grams, with an oblate-conical shape and a slight ribbing. The skin is light green or yellowish-green, almost completely covered with a bright raspberry-red or scarlet blush with white subcutaneous dots, giving them an attractive appearance. The skin is thin but strong, with a light waxy coating. The flesh is crisp, medium-density, very juicy, white or slightly creamy, with a harmonious sweet-sour taste and pleasant aroma. High sugar content ensures an excellent taste with a lingering aftertaste.
Apples ripen in mid-August, and harvest begins in the first or second decade of the month. Fruits store well for up to one month, withstand transportation well, and have high marketability, making the variety in demand in the consumer market. Apples are suitable for fresh consumption and are widely used for making juices, compotes, jams, preserves, and other desserts.
