Krasny Mak
(seedling of Kuban')
Authors: L.I. Dutova, T.V. Ragulina, E.V. Ulyanovskaya, L.V. Makhno, T.G. Prichko
Variety is in the State testing since 2000.
Date of ripening is the end of August or the beginning of September.
A tree is low growing, a crown is round of average density. Variety has a complex resistance to a scab, mildew, fruit rot and a drought. Crop capacity is 35-50 t/hectare.
The fruits have a higher than an average and the average size (average mass is 188 g) and round-conic form. The main color is green-yellow, the cover color is bright crimson. Pulp is very juicy. Fruits taste is harmonious sour and sweet with gentle aroma. Fruits are stored within 60-70 days. Transportability is good.
Biochemical indicators of quality: the content of dry substances is 15,1%, sugars – 10,6%, acids – 0,72%, sugar-acid index – 14,7, vitamin C – 8,6 mg / 100g, vitamin P – 116,0 mg / 100g.
The recommended cultivation area is the regions of the North Caucasus.
Optimal schemes of landing: on the dwarf rootstocks are 4,0 x 1,2-1,5 m, on the middle growing rootstocks are 5,0 x 2,0 m.
