Apple tree (Malus domestica) KARAMBA

Apple (Malus domestica) 'Karamba'

An Estonian autumn variety with good yield and sweet fruits.

'Karamba' is an Estonian autumn apple variety, created by crossing ‘Talvenauding’ and ‘Cortland’. It is valued for its good yield, early entry into bearing, and the sweet taste of its medium-sized fruits. It is also characterized by good resistance to frost and diseases.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Good yield and early entry into bearing.
• Sweet taste.
• Good frost and disease resistance.
• Good storability until the end of December.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Estonia
• Breeder: Kalju Kask
• Institution: Polli Horticultural Research Centre
• Crossing: ‘Talvenauding’ × ‘Cortland’ (1969)
• Name: The original name was 'Karina' but had to be changed.
• Registration: December 17, 2007

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Growth: Medium-vigorous, similar to the ‘Talvenauding’ variety.
• Fruiting habit: Bears fruit mainly on short fruiting spurs.

Fruit

• Size and weight: Medium-sized, with a weight of 80 – 100 g (can reach up to 200 g).
• Shape and colour: Round. Greenish-yellow, most of the surface is covered with a deep red colour.
• Flesh: Greenish-white, soft.
• Flavour: Sweet.
• Use: Dessert variety.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: Good.
• Disease resistance: Good. Medium susceptibility to mildew has been observed in Latvia.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Mid-September.
• Storability: From October to the end of December.
• Yield: Good.
• Entry into bearing: Early.