Apple tree (Malus domestica) KORTA

Apple (Malus domestica) 'Korta'

A very early Latvian summer variety with large, very sweet fruits.

'Korta' is a very early Latvian summer apple variety, valued for its large fruits with a very sweet taste. It is a chimera, meaning that branches with fruits of different colour intensities can appear on the tree. It is characterized by good frost resistance.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Very early ripening.
• Very sweet taste.
• Large fruits.
• Good frost resistance.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Latvia
• Breeder: A. Vāvere
• Institution: Pūre Horticultural Research Centre
• Year of breeding: 1947
• Crossing: Originally thought to be a cross of ‘Rēveles Bumbierābele’ × ‘Cukuriņš’, but genetic analysis suggests the pollinator was likely ‘White Transparent’.

Variety Characteristics

Fruit

• Size: Large.
• Colour: Pale yellow, with pale brick-pink stripes and spots.
• Flesh: Juicy.
• Flavour: Very sweet.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: Good.
• Disease resistance: Medium.

Cultivation Recommendations

• The variety is a chimera, meaning that branches with fruits of different colour intensities (from deeply coloured to almost white) can appear on the tree.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Very early summer, ripens before the ‘White Transparent’ variety.