Apple tree (Malus domestica) BALTAIS DZIDRAIS

Apple (Malus domestica) Baltais Dzidrais

The most famous and beloved early summer variety.

'Baltais Dzidrais' is a classic and internationally widespread early summer variety that many remember from their grandparents' gardens under names like "White Transparent" or Papirovka. It is prized for its extremely early entry into bearing, high and reliable productivity, and fruits with an unmistakable, refreshing sweet-tart flavor. Thanks to its low maintenance, good frost hardiness, and disease resistance, it is a proven and dependable choice for any garden.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Very early ripening: One of the first and most anticipated apples of the summer.
• High and regular productivity: Delivers an abundant harvest every year.
• Refreshing sweet-tart taste: The classic flavor of summer apples, perfect for eating fresh.
• Versatile use: Excellent for fresh consumption and especially for immediate processing (purée, pies).
• Low maintenance and resilient: A reliable variety proven over many years.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: An old international variety (exact origin unknown)
• Synonyms: Papirovka, White Transparent
• Note: In Latvia and the Baltics, it is known as 'Baltais Dzidrais'.

Variety Characteristics

Tree

Growth is medium-strong, forming a typical spreading crown. It comes into bearing very early and is very productive. It requires minimal pruning. It is cross-pollinated and is pollinated by common varieties that bloom at the same time.

Fruit

• Size: Medium to large.
• Skin: A characteristic light yellow to greenish-yellow color.
• Flesh: Juicy and tender.
• Taste: Refreshing, sweet-tart.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost hardiness: The variety has good frost hardiness.
• Diseases: It has good resistance to scab.

Growing Recommendations

• Suitability: A classic variety for home gardens, suitable for beginners.
• Use: Excellent for eating fresh right off the tree and ideal for immediate processing into purée, baby food, compotes, and pies.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Very early, from late July to early August.
• Eating maturity: Immediately after harvest.
• Storability: None. The fruits are intended for immediate consumption and cannot be stored.