Apple tree (Malus domestica) SERINKA

Apple (Malus domestica) 'Serinka'

An old Latvian variety with a unique, excellent taste and aroma.

'Serinka', also known as 'Mālābele', is an old Latvian folk selection variety. It is valued for its unique, excellent sweet-tart and very aromatic flavour and high yield. Its main disadvantages are susceptibility to canker and a later entry into bearing.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Unique, excellent taste and aroma.
• High yield.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Latvia
• Origin: Latvian folk selection variety from the 20th century.
• Synonym: 'Mālābele'

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Growth: Vigorous.

Fruit

• Size: Medium-sized.
• Colour: Greyish-yellow with a clay-pink blush and carmine-red stripes.
• Flesh: Juicy.
• Flavour: Unique, sweet-tart, very aromatic.

Resistance and Requirements

• Disease resistance: Susceptible to canker.
• Requirements: Prefers loamy soils.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Autumn variety.
• Yield: High.
• Entry into bearing: Late.