Arno Champion Apple: A tasty variety with many positive qualities

The Arno Champion apple is considered a relatively new variety developed in Poland, and it is an improved clone of the classic Champion type. Fruits ripen in mid-September and can be stored under proper conditions for about 6 months. The tree itself is medium-sized (3.5 m), with an oval crown and moderate density.

Fruits are large, weighing up to 200 g, and have a sweet taste with a pleasant aroma.

Advantages of the variety

Champion Apple Arno is distinguished by:

• early fruiting, as you can harvest the crop as early as the third year after planting the sapling;
• good fruit attachment, as even strong winds cannot detach the fruits;
• excellent resistance to diseases and pests;
• consistently high yields with proper care of the apple tree;
• good cold resistance, but if the planting region is known for severe frosts, additional covering will not be unnecessary;
• strong elastic skin, so minor impacts will not significantly damage the flesh.

Care for the plant is simple, and during the first years of life, it is recommended to prune the plant periodically. However, do not overdo it, as such manipulation may reduce the tree's lifespan. Although Champion belongs to drought-resistant varieties, watering will be beneficial, especially during droughts. It is advisable to organize either drip irrigation or occasionally feed the plant with rainwater. This procedure should be carried out in the morning or evening, but never under scorching sun. It is important to loosen the soil around the trunk circle, mulch the area, and remove weeds. Nitrogen-containing fertilizers are suitable as feed.

Why should you grow and consume Arno Champion apples?

Because apples contain a large amount of various microelements and vitamins. Apple juice positively affects brain activity and protects against Alzheimer's disease. Fruits positively affect intestinal function and promote better digestion. Due to the high level of vitamin C, it strengthens blood vessel walls and reduces toxin permeability into the bloodstream. Consuming at least one apple per day can help prevent gallstone formation. Since the flesh has a general strengthening effect on the human body, eating apples will be beneficial for people with diabetes, asthma, and during menopause.