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The Auxis apple variety is distinguished by its yield. It is intended for cultivation in central Russia or in the south. This is a product of Lithuanian selection. Scientists were given the task of bringing out an apple tree with large and juicy fruits. To do this, the trees require cross-pollination. The apple tree does not produce many fruits on its own.
Auxis is picky about growing conditions
Breeding history
The Lithuanian Agricultural Institute of Fruit and Vegetable Economy carried out work to raise the Auxis apple tree. To do this, they crossed Mackentosh and Grafenstein red with each other. The new variety has inherited the best qualities and some of the negative ones. Auxis is grown not only in Lithuania, but gradually it spread to other European countries.
Characteristics of the apple variety Auxis
Before buying a seedling for growing, it is better to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the apple tree. This will help you assess your own strength in growing.
Fruit and tree appearance
From the photo description of the variety of apples and the Auxis tree, it can be seen that it is tall, reaching a height of 4-5 m. The crown is wide, round. The leaves are elongated, dark green, the bark is gray-brown.
Pollinators are required to grow Auxis
The fruits of the apple tree are large, maximum weight is 180 g. The fruits are pink-green in color. The blush is located on the surface in the form of a chaotic cobweb. The skin is smooth, dense, has a waxy bloom.
Fruits begin to set in early June.
Life span
The apple tree Auxis lives for 20-25 years. To maintain fruiting, rejuvenating pruning is carried out. The tree begins to bear less fruit after 10 years of activity. The fruits will become smaller, their number will decrease.
Taste
Inside the apples are white-yellow in color, the pulp is juicy, dense, gives off a pleasant aroma. Taste quality is high, sweet with a slight sourness. According to the tasters, Auxis received a mark of 4.5 out of 5 possible points. Apples are suitable for the preparation of dried fruits, fresh consumption. The fruits contain a large amount of beneficial minerals and vitamins.
Auxis fruits fall off if not harvested in time
Growing regions
Suitable for growing in temperate continental climates. In Russia, the tree grows in the middle lane and in the south. In the north, the apple tree may not winter, but if you create a good layer of insulation, then it is possible.
Yield
The apple variety Auxis is a high-yielding variety. Up to 50 kg of apples are removed from one tree per season. However, under unfavorable growing conditions, yield decreases.
Frost resistant
The tree can withstand temperatures down to - 25 ° C. Frost-resistant properties are manifested by the 5th year of life. Young seedlings must be insulated for the winter, regardless of the growing region. Use mulch and breathable materials to cover the root area and apex.
Disease and pest resistance
Auxis has strong immunity.The apple tree is resistant to the following diseases and pests: scab, rust, fruit rot, red mite, leafworm, cytosporosis.
On rare occasions, the tree can get sick. This is due to high humidity, excess or lack of fertilizers, as well as improper care.
Rarely apple-tree Auxis is affected by powdery mildew
Flowering period and ripening period
The first buds are tied in early May. By the end, they completely bloom, the formation of fruits occurs. Fruits ripen at the end of August. They must be collected within 14 days before they crumble.
Pollinators for apple trees Auxis
For successful fruiting, the tree needs a pollinator. Due to cross-pollination, apple trees are tied to fruits. The following varieties are suitable Melba, Antonovka ordinary, Aksamit, Grushovka Moscow, Candy, Macintosh, Zhigulevskoe and others.
Any varieties of apple trees with the same ripening period as Auxis are suitable.
Transportation and keeping quality
According to reviews, the Auxis apple variety belongs to the maturing varieties. Fruits are stored until February in a cool place. Apples can stay in the refrigerator until March. The fruits have a dense structure and can be easily transported. Suitable for sale and self-use.
Advantages and disadvantages
Apple tree Auxis has its advantages:
- high productivity;
- mid-ripeness;
- high taste;
- transportability;
- keeping quality;
- frost resistance;
- strong immunity.
Of the shortcomings, the tree is whimsical to favorable growing conditions. If you do not feed, pour or dry out the plant, it immediately lets you know about it.
It is necessary to monitor the condition of the tree in order to get a high yield.
Landing rules
Young seedlings are purchased from a nursery, which can guarantee the quality of the tree. Apple trees take root better when planted for the winter. Step-by-step instruction:
- Dig a hole 1 m deep and 70 cm in diameter.
- The soil from the pit is mixed with humus and mineral fertilizers.
- The roots of the seedling are soaked for 24 hours in a manganese solution.
- Dip it into the hole, straighten the roots.
- Sprinkle the roots with earth in layers.
- A trunk circle with a diameter of 30 cm is formed.
- Water the seedling with 15 liters of water.
- Cover with a layer of mulch.
- Insulate the top with spandbond or agrofiber.
- Leave until spring.
Saplings quickly take root, by the beginning of the season the growth will be 50 cm. By the third year of life, the tree will begin to bear fruit.
Growing and care
Apple tree care includes several manipulations:
- watering;
- top dressing;
- mulching;
- wintering;
- treatment against diseases and pests;
- pruning.
If during all agrotechnical work is carried out, the apple tree harvest will be rich.
Auxis quickly takes root in a new place
Watering
Irrigation is carried out 4 times per season, if there is no drought and heavy rains:
- During the budding period.
- During fruit set.
- During fruiting.
- After harvest.
At least 30 liters of water are consumed per apple tree. Water the plant in the area of the trunk circle.
Top dressing
The apple tree is fertilized together with watering. Ready-made mineral complexes and organic compounds are used:
- humus;
- manure;
- chicken droppings;
- wood ash;
- herbal decoctions;
- copper sulfate;
- phosphate rock;
- potassium salts;
- nitrogenous fertilizers.
The dressing is carried out at the root. Cover with mulch on top so that they are absorbed faster.
Mulching
Plays the role of a protective layer of the root system, retains moisture, helps to overwinter. In the role of mulch, straw, moss, tree bark, fallen leaves, humus, cut grass are used.
It is important to mulch the apple tree before winter starts. It additionally warms the roots under a layer of snow.
Wintering
For the winter, young seedlings are covered entirely, using spandbond, agrofibre and other breathable materials for this. The roots are mulching.
Mulch retains moisture, which prevents the wood from drying out
Treatment against pests and diseases
For this purpose, fungicides and insecticides for fruit trees are used.Chemicals are completely eliminated in 21 days. The first treatment is carried out during the budding period, repeated as necessary.
Pruning
Pruning is carried out annually. The first 5 years form the crown of the apple tree. In the first year, the central branch is cut, in the second - two main shoots, in the third - four. Thinning of thickened areas is done in the summer. Broken and damaged branches are removed after harvest.
Collection and storage
Harvested 2 weeks before full ripening. The procedure is carried out at the end of August. Apples are green in color and have a deep crimson blush at this time. The fruits are carefully removed from the trees, avoiding falling. If the harvest is not carried out in a timely manner, the fruits crumble.
Store the crop in a cool place, for example, in a cellar or on a balcony. Apples are placed in plastic or wooden boxes in one row. The fruits are periodically examined, the spoiled and rotten ones are removed.
Auxis fruits have a dense structure, therefore they are well stored.
Conclusion
The Auxis apple variety is excellent for growing in central Russia. Subject to all the rules of agricultural technology, the tree gives high yields. The fruits are of good quality and tolerate transportation. Auxis is grown commercially for processing. Many gardeners keep this variety for personal use.
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