Apple variety "Bogatyr": characteristics, photos, and reviews

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The Bogatyr apple tree, which we'll share in this article with a description, photos, and reviews, is a winter apple variety, making it highly sought after by many gardeners. This is easy to understand, as winter varieties produce a harvest that lasts until the cold weather sets in. To make choosing among the abundance of apple varieties easier, we've not only described the Bogatyr apple tree but also compiled a list of its advantages and disadvantages. Let's take a look at each one in turn.

Description of the Bogatyr variety

The Bogatyr apple variety was born from crossing the notorious Antonovka and the less notorious Renet Landsberg variety.

First, let's describe the tree itself. Young trees grow rapidly upward, eventually reaching a height of no more than 5 meters. The crown is round, somewhat cone-like, due to the lower branches growing at a right angle, while those closer to the top grow at a 45-degree angle. The foliage is oval, thick, and dark green. The leaf edges are slightly upward-facing and slightly serrated. During flowering, the entire tree is covered in medium-sized, snow-white flowers with pinkish highlights. Regarding early fruiting, trees of this variety begin bearing fruit as early as the fourth or fifth year of life.

Description of fruits

The Bogatyr apple tree's fruit is also worth a closer look. Each fruit grows to a medium size, no more than 150 grams, but if you're lucky, you can grow a true giant—200 grams. The fruits are round, slightly tapered toward the calyx, and wide at the base. This shape clearly reveals the ribs, giving these apples a visually diverse appearance.

When apples ripen, they turn yellow-green, but if they sit on a windowsill for a while after being picked, they will turn completely yellow. During hot summers, red spots sometimes appear on the apples, particularly on the sides, causing them to look very much like a bun.

The skin of this variety is smooth and glossy, and the inside is dense and crisp. The apples themselves aren't very juicy, but they have a distinct aroma, so if you make a charlotte with them, the aroma will fill the entire house. The apples are sweet, but have a slight tartness.

Pros and cons of the variety

It's hard to pinpoint any specific or obvious downsides to this variety, given its high yield, ease of care, and tolerance to weather changes. Distinguishing characteristics that can be added to the variety's advantages include its good transportability and the fact that the apples, once picked from the tree, can be stored for a long time without rotting. This is another advantage for virtually all winter apple varieties. According to many reviews, the apples can easily be stored for about 200 days without losing their flavor or nutritional value.

The Bogatyr apple tree's productivity deserves special praise. A 10-year-old tree can yield up to 50 kilograms of delicious, ripe fruit. If the tree is older, say 15 years old, the yield increases to 75-90 kilograms. This abundance is enough to satisfy your appetite with fresh apples, preserve them for the winter, and even share with friends.

Another advantage of this variety is its resistance to scab. Experienced gardeners note that they rarely encounter diseases or pests on trees of this variety.

Reviews from gardeners and vegetable growers

You can verify whether the description of the Bogatyr apple tree matches reality by reading reviews from those who have tried and grown these apples.

Lyudmila, a resident of the Moscow region: "I like Bogatyr apples, of course, I wouldn't say they're the tastiest variety. Antonovka remains the top choice for me. But the harvest is always consistent and good, the apples store well, and they don't finish fruiting until October. I've been growing Bogatyr for seven years now, and all I need to do is give them some spring care."

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Galina, amateur summer resident: "I absolutely love the Bogatyr apple variety! The fruit is delicious, the flesh is firm, and it leaves a lingering aftertaste and a hint of tartness. I love it when the richness of the flavor unfolds gradually. The yield is so high that sometimes I don't know what to do with all the apples. Overall, if you plant a Bogatyr apple tree, you'll be assured of a year-round supply of vitamins!"