SAMARA

The Samara apple variety is an autumn variety obtained through the hybridization of Spartak with Golden Delicious Spur. Trees of this variety are medium-sized, with a pyramidal or wide-pyramidal crown of medium density. The crown is of medium height, which ensures ease of care and harvest collection. Blooming occurs in medium terms, and fruiting begins on the 5th-6th year after planting, with the harvest increasing quite rapidly. Winter hardiness is average; in harsh winters, damage to fruiting bodies is possible, but the tree's recovery ability is high. The variety has relative resistance to scab.

Samara apple fruits are of medium size, usually weighing from 120 to 150 grams, round-conical in shape with a smooth surface. The fruit skin is tender, smooth, and glossy, with a basic greenish-yellow color at harvest maturity and a covering brownish-red coloration that intensifies upon full ripening. Numerous grey dots of medium size are located under the skin. The flesh is cream-colored, of medium density, fine-grained, juicy and crunchy, with a sour-sweet taste and a weak aroma. Harvest maturity is reached in the first half of September, and during storage in a fruit storage facility, the fruits are preserved until February-March.

The Samara variety is susceptible to diseases such as rust, gray mold, scab, and powdery mildew. Among pests, aphids, blossom weevil, longhorned beetle, and apple leafhopper are dangerous. Despite this, the variety is valued for its high fruit quality, good keeping quality, and commercial appearance, making it attractive for growing in orchards.