Apple tree (Malus domestica) SUISLEPP

Apple (Malus domestica) 'Suislepp'

The most widespread Estonian variety in the world with very tasty fruits.

'Suislepp' is an old Estonian landrace variety, probably from the 18th century, which is now the most widespread Estonian apple variety in the world. It is valued for its fruits with a very tasty, sweet-tart flavour and characteristic flesh with pink stripes and spots. Due to its qualities, it has often been used in breeding new varieties.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Very tasty, sweet-tart flavour.
• Characteristic pink-coloured flesh.
• Good frost resistance.
• The most widespread Estonian variety in the world.
• Significant in breeding.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Estonia
• Origin: An old Estonian landrace variety, probably from the 18th century.
• Distribution: Cultivated in Latvia, Russia, Belarus, and other countries.

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Growth: Vigorous.
• Crown: Globular. Branches grow at a sharp angle and are brittle.

Fruit

• Size and weight: Medium-sized, with a weight of 50 – 150 g.
• Shape and colour: Round, with five low ribs. Yellowish-white, covered with marbled red.
• Flesh: White, with characteristic pink stripes and spots. It is soft and very juicy.
• Flavour: Sweet-tart, very tasty.
• Use: Versatile.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: Good.
• Disease resistance: Moderately susceptible to scab and fruit rot.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Late August.
• Storability: Until October.
• Yield: Medium to high, but may have a tendency to alternate bearing.