Apple (Malus domestica) GENEROS

Apple (Malus domestica) 'Generos'

Winter Romanian variety with excellent taste and scab resistance.

'Generos' is a highly valued Romanian apple variety bred at the SCDP Voinești station. It is known for its polygenic resistance to Scab and tolerance to Powdery Mildew, making it an ideal choice for organic orchards and gardens with minimal chemical protection. The fruits are not only healthy but also very tasty and have a long storage life.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Resistance to Scab and tolerance to Powdery Mildew.
• Long storage life (until April).
• Large fruits (160 – 180 g) with attractive red coloration.
• Fine, crisp, and juicy flesh.
• Early bearing onset and regular yield.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Romania
• Institution: Research and Development Station for Fruit Growing Voinești (SCDP Voinești)
• Parentage: Complex hybrid (including Parmain d’or, Jonathan, Frumos de Voinesti)
• Registration: 1983 (1987)

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium.
• Crown: Inverted cone shape, strong scaffold branches.
• Bearing: Bears fruit on short wood, starts early, heavy and regular crops.

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Medium to large, 160 – 180 g.
• Shape and Color: Round, slightly flattened. The skin is yellow-green, covered with light red color on 60 – 70% of the surface.
• Flesh: Yellow to yellow-white, fine, crisp, and juicy.
• Taste: Sweet-sour, finely aromatic, very pleasant.
• Usage: Excellent for fresh consumption and processing.

Resistance and Requirements

• Resistance: The variety has polygenic resistance to Scab and is tolerant to Powdery Mildew. Suitable for organic growing.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Partially self-fertile. For higher yields, pollinators are recommended (e.g., ‘Jonathan’, ‘Pionier’).

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Late September to early October.
• Storage: Winter variety, lasts until April (approx. 5 months).