Apple tree (Malus domestica) VALERY

Apple (Malus domestica) 'Valery'

Modern Romanian variety with firm, crisp flesh and long shelf life.

'Valery' is a new variety (registered in 2016) bred at the Romanian station Voinești. It is an ideal choice for modern gardens, especially smaller ones, thanks to its weak to medium growth vigor. Its greatest asset is the quality of the fruit – not only are they large and sweet, but they also possess very firm flesh that retains its crispness even during long-term storage.

Key Highlights:

• Crispness: Flesh remains firm and juicy throughout the storage period.
• Long storage: Keeps in the cellar until March.
• Suitable for smaller gardens: Weak to medium tree growth.
• Early production: Begins bearing fruit in the 3rd year after planting.
• Large fruits with a mild sweet taste.

Origin and Registration

• Origin: Romania (SCDP Voinești breeding station), registered in 2016.

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Growth: Weak to medium vigor. The crown is balanced.
• Productivity: Standard, regular. Bears fruit on both short and long wood.
• Pollination: It is self-sterile; requires the presence of another variety.

Fruit

• Size: Large fruits.
• Shape and Color: Truncated conical shape. The yellow base color is adorned with an orange blush on the sunny side.
• Flesh: Creamy, extremely firm, and crisp.
• Taste: Sweet, very mild, and pleasant.
• Usage: Universal – excellent for fresh eating (due to texture) and processing.

Resistance and Requirements

• Resistance: The variety shows good resistance to common apple diseases.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollinators: Suitable pollinators include 'Jonathan', 'Golden Delicious', and 'Evereste'.

Harvest and Storage

• Storage: Excellent. Fruits can be stored until March without losing their typical firmness.