Vasilisa

(Prima х Uelsi tetraploidy)26

Authors: L.I. Dutova, E.N. Sedov, V.V. Zhdanov, T.V. Ragulina, G.A. Sedysheva, E.V. Ulyanovskaya, L.V. Makhno, T.G. Prichko

Variety is in the State testing across North Caucasus Region since 2003.

The date of ripening is the end of August or the beginning of September.

A tree has an average size, crown is round of average density. Winter hardiness, drought resistance and resistance to fungal diseases are high. The trees enter into fruitage on the 2nd year. Crop capacity is 35-50 t/hectare.

The fruits are large and very large (average weight is 200 g, maximum weight is 350 g), they have flat-round form. The main color is green and yellow, the cover color is bright carmine. Pulp is dense and very juicy. Taste is harmonious sweet-sour with gentle aroma. Fruits are stored for 2-3 months. Transportability is good.

Biochemical indicators of quality: the content of dry substances is 13,8%, sugars – 10,5%, acids – 0,69%, a sugar-acid index – 15,2; vitamin C – 13,2 mg / 100g, vitamin P – 96,0 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.