Apple tree (Malus domestica) MAIKKI

Apple (Malus domestica) 'Maikki'

A Finnish summer variety with less vigorous growth and high yield.

'Maikki' is a Finnish summer apple variety, created by crossing ‘Melba’ and ‘Huvitus’. It is valued for its less vigorous growth, high yield, and early entry into bearing. The fruits are medium to large, with a pleasant, aromatic, and slightly tart flavour. Its main disadvantage is a higher susceptibility to diseases.

Main advantages of the variety:

• High yield and early entry into bearing.
• Pleasant fruit flavour.
• Less vigorous growth.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Finland
• Crossing: ‘Melba’ × ‘Huvitus’

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Growth: Naturally less vigorous.
• Crown: Broad, with open branch angles.
• Pollination: It is cross-pollinated.

Fruit

• Size: Medium to large.
• Colour: Yellow-green, the red cover colour often covers the entire surface.
• Flesh: White, firm, and juicy.
• Flavour: Pleasant, aromatic, slightly tart.

Resistance and Requirements

• Disease resistance: More susceptible to diseases.
• Requirements: Requires a warm, sunny location and fertile, well-drained soil.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Late August.
• Storability: Does not store.
• Yield: High.
• Entry into bearing: Early.