Description of the variety Red Delicious. Apples with a long shelf life

The variety of Red Delicious, whose apples are a red clone of the American variety Delicious, is most popular in America. In southern Russia, in industrial plantations, this type of fruit is very common. But, unfortunately, new planting of young apple trees is extremely inadequate.

Appearance of apple

How does the Red Delicious tree look like? The tree is medium in size. The crone of a young apple is oval or pyramidal. At the age when the first fruits begin to appear, the crown becomes round or wide.

The crown is formed by small branches, on which there are numerous shoots giving the basic fruiting. Shoots are small, red-brown in color. Leaves oblong-oval of medium size with a rounded base.

Apple Red Delicious: description

Studies show that the composition of the fetus includes the following substances:

• The content of sugars is about 10%;
• Dry matter - about 15.5%;
• The content of acids is about 0.51%;
• In 100 grams of apple contains about 6 mg of ascorbic acid;
• In 100 grams of the product contains 130 mg of P-active substances.

An improved grade with a rough red skin reached Russia. The original varieties of apples had a red-yellow coloring of the peel.

The apple variety Red Delicious grows in many countries. Thanks to the rough peel, the apple is stored for a long time and is less damaged during transportation. The core is rich and crunchy. Fruits have a sweet dessert taste.

Fruits of this variety are preferable to use fresh or used to prepare different salads and snacks as a final chord. Apples contain a large amount of vitamin C.

In early autumn, the harvest of the Red Delicious variety begins, the apples of which retain their structure and appearance until April, subject to all storage rules.

For the cultivation of apple trees, almost any climate suits, but it is best dry. Apple trees do not tolerate winter, which, in turn, affects the quality of the crop and its quantity.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pluses:

• Extensive territorial borders.
• Fertility.
• Resistance to damage during transport.
• Long shelf life. In the Red Delicious variety apples after harvesting can be stored in the refrigerator until February. The shelf life can be extended until April with special equipment in the premises.
• Apples are popular among buyers and farmers.

Disadvantages:

• Small adaptation to growing conditions.
• During the long storage, a bitter spot may appear.

Useful properties of apples

Apples Red Delicious contains 80 kcal. In the peel and pulp are all useful ingredients. Pectin, as well as dietary fiber, reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood.

In the average size of an apple is about 3 grams of dietary fiber, and in an apple without skin - about 2.7 grams. Due to dietary fibers, cholesterol is excreted from the body. Thus, a decrease in cholesterol in the blood reduces the likelihood of cardiovascular disease.

Pectin binds toxic elements, such as arsenic and lead, that enter the human body together with eating food. In addition, the constant use of apples improves digestion and metabolism in the body. Dietary fibers help free passage of food leftovers through the intestines.

The composition of the peel includes an antioxidant quercetin, which has a powerful effect. It prevents the destruction of cells, thereby reducing the likelihood of cancer of the digestive tract.

The variety Red Delicious (apples can be seen in the photo above) has gained fame due to the appetizing appearance of fruits, as well as excellent storage and rough skin, which provides resistance to mechanical damage - all this allowed to sell apples year-round.