Apple (Malus domestica) RUBINOLA

Apple (Malus domestica) 'Rubinola®'

Czech scab-resistant winter variety with excellent taste.

'Rubinola®' is a popular winter apple variety bred in the Czech Republic (cross of 'Rubín' × 'Prima'). It is highly valued for its excellent aromatic taste, often considered one of the best, and genetic resistance to scab. It is low-maintenance and suitable for all growing regions.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Resistance to Scab and resistance to Powdery Mildew.
• Excellent, sweet, and aromatic taste.
• Attractive yellow fruits with red stripes.
• Suitable for organic growing (no chemical sprays needed).
• Good storage life (until March).

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Czech Republic
• Parentage: 'Rubín' × 'Prima'
• Registration: 1997

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium to strong, spherical crown.
• Fruiting: Bears fruit on long wood (requires specific pruning, do not shorten one-year shoots).
• Yield: Mid-early bearing onset, good and regular yield.

Fruit

• Size: Medium to large, flat-round.
• Skin: Yellow, covered with attractive red stripes or blush.
• Flesh: Yellowish, fine, moderately juicy.
• Taste: Excellent, sweet, aromatic, with rich fruity notes.
• Usage: Fresh consumption, storage, preservation.

Resistance and Requirements

• Diseases: Resistant to Scab (requires no spraying) and does not suffer from Powdery Mildew.
• Frost: Frost hardy down to -29 °C, suitable for all regions.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Self-sterile. Suitable pollinators: 'Fuji', 'Gala', 'Golden Delicious', 'Granny Smith', 'James Grieve', 'Pinova', 'Spartan'.
• Pruning: Be careful with pruning – it fruits at the tips of shoots (long wood), so do not shorten them, only thin out. Does not require fruit thinning.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: End of September.
• Consumption maturity: December to March.
• Storage: Good, lasts until the end of winter.