KALUZHANKA

The KALUZHANKA apple variety was bred by breeders at the Kaluga State Variety Testing Station and is distinguished by its high winter hardiness, making it particularly popular for growing in northern regions. The tree has a medium growth rate, is characterized by early fruiting and stable annual yields; while the harvest is usually small, it is high-quality and worthy.

KALUZHANKA fruits ripen in the autumn period, in the first or second decade of September. The apples have a flat-round shape and a medium size of 150 to 170 grams. Their coloration is green with a slight yellowish ground color and large, light subcutaneous dots. The flesh is moderately dense, juicy, and pleasant to the taste, possessing a unique sweet-sour 'wine' aroma that resembles the Simirenko Renet variety.

KALUZHANKA apples are versatile in use: they are excellent for fresh consumption and are widely applied for preparing various preserves. The main advantages of this variety are its unique taste, high winter hardiness, early fruiting, and stable yield, which makes KALUZHANKA an excellent choice for gardeners seeking to obtain high-quality and tasty apples under northern climatic conditions.