Apple tree (Malus domestica) DZINTARIŅŠ

Apple (Malus domestica) 'Dzintariņš'

A Latvian winter variety with high yield and good resistance.

'Dzintariņš' is a Latvian early winter apple variety, created by crossing ‘Sīpoliņš’ and ‘Kulona Renete’. It is valued for its high yield, early entry into bearing, and good resistance to frost and diseases. It requires fruit thinning to achieve good fruit size.

Main advantages of the variety:

• High yield and early entry into bearing.
• Good frost and disease resistance.
• Good storability until March.
• Tasty, sweet-tart flavour.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Latvia
• Breeder: A. Šterns
• Crossing: ‘Sīpoliņš’ × ‘Kulona Renete’

Variety Characteristics

Fruit

• Size: Medium-sized, smaller if overcropped.
• Shape and colour: Globular. Yellow with a pink blush.
• Flesh: Firm and juicy.
• Flavour: Tasty, sweet-tart.
• Use: Versatile.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: Good.
• Disease resistance: Good.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Recommended for small gardens.
• Requires fruit thinning to achieve good size.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Early winter variety.
• Storability: Until March.
• Yield: High.
• Entry into bearing: Early.