Apple tree (Malus domestica) CUKURIŅŠ SARKANAIS

Apple (Malus domestica) 'Cukuriņš sarkanais' (Red Candy)

An old Latvian variety with very high frost resistance and a very good sweet taste.

'Cukuriņš sarkanais' (meaning "Red Candy") is an old Latvian folk selection variety. It is valued for its very high frost resistance and fruits with a very good, sweet, and aromatic flavour. Its main disadvantages are a smaller fruit size and a late entry into bearing.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Very good, sweet, aromatic flavour.
• Very high frost resistance.
• Good disease resistance.
• Extremely rare variety.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Latvia
• Origin: Old Latvian variety.

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Growth: Medium-vigorous.

Fruit

• Size: Small.
• Shape and colour: Oblate. Yellow with distinct red stripes.
• Flesh: Medium juicy.
• Flavour: Very good, sweet, aromatic.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: Very high.
• Disease resistance: Good.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Early summer variety.
• Yield: Medium.
• Entry into bearing: Late.