Apple tree (Malus domestica) AGRA

Apple (Malus domestica) 'Agra'

A very early Latvian summer variety with good disease resistance.

'Agra' is a very early Latvian summer apple variety that ripens before or at the same time as ‘White Transparent’. It is valued for its good resistance to scab and fruit rot, which makes it suitable for organic cultivation. The fruits are attractive, red, with a good sweet-tart flavour.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Very early ripening.
• Good disease resistance (suitable for organic cultivation).
• Good frost resistance.
• Good fruit flavour.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Latvia
• Breeders: R. Āboliņš, A. Maizītis, R. Dumbravs
• Institution: Bred in "Iedzēni", evaluated and selected in Dobele (LVAI).
• Crossing: ‘Quinte’ × ‘Suislepp’ × ‘Bumbierābele’
• Registration: Registered and protected in Latvia since 2002.

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Growth: Medium-vigorous.
• Crown: Upright, quite dense.

Fruit

• Size: Small to medium-sized.
• Shape and colour: Globular to oblong-conical. Almost the entire surface is covered with a bright red striped blush.
• Flesh: Creamy-yellow, medium firm, fine-grained, moderately juicy.
• Flavour: Good, sweet-tart.
• Use: Versatile.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: Good.
• Disease resistance: Good resistance to scab and fruit rot.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Requires fruit thinning to achieve good quality.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Very early summer.
• Storability: Fairly good (up to 2 weeks).
• Yield: Good, but with a slight tendency to alternate bearing.
• Entry into bearing: Mid-early.
• Transportability: Fairly good.