Apples "aport" apples - a symbol of Kazakhstan

One of the most useful fruits available in our latitudes is the apple. In themselves, the fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals and trace elements, which are very necessary for man. Especially a lot of apples contain such an element as iron - very necessary for the process of hematopoiesis in the human body.

Also a fairly important property of apples is their ability to protect the digestive system. As a result of long-term laboratory studies it was found that this fruit contains substances that block the formation of tumor cells in the human body and stop their growth, which excludes the development of cancer in the cells of the liver and intestines. In particular, these are antioxidants (flavonoids).

It is a mistake to say that because of the high content of ascorbic acid, these fruits are contraindicated for people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. So, one apple on average contains about 11% of the daily intake of vitamin C, and its content in the same orange - 10 times more.

Due to its unique taste and large size, apples of the cultivar "aport" were widely spread. They were brought to the territory of the former USSR for the first time in the 60s of the last century. Its best qualities show on the mountainous territory, in particular in Kazakhstan.

Planted tree first gives apples after 10 years, which is a long period in comparison with other apple trees. This species is primarily distinguished by the extraordinary size of the fruit. The average weight of an apple is 250 g, but it can reach 1 kg.

Apples of "aport" type have a pulp of cream color, which is very soft and juicy in structure. The taste is sweet, with a slight sourness. Refers to winter varieties.

"Aport" - a variety of apples with ancient history. It is not known exactly where the native land of this species is located. However, they are widespread in Kazakhstan. Therefore, apples and received a different name - "Aport Alma-Ata". For the first time apples of a variety   "Aport" were imported to the territory of the Kazakh Republic in the distant 1865. They brought them from the Voronezh province migrant Redko.

Thanks to the kindness of E. Redko, who generously shared the cuttings of wood with neighbors, soon the apples of the cultivar "aport" received wide circulation and were nicknamed by the name of the owner - the Radkovs. Their taste did not leave anyone indifferent. Because of the ability to keep its properties unchanged until the deep winter, the brand was especially appreciated by the owners. Thus, apples spread throughout the entire USSR.

It is because of its above features that the brand "Aport", apples, photos of which are located on the right, received their worldwide recognition and distribution. Many gardeners, planting a young tree, are ready to wait 10 years to enjoy their unique taste. And it's worth it. Today is unlikely to meet a man who has never heard of such wonderful fruits. And every day the number of gardeners who give preference to this variety when choosing seedlings to give, is becoming more and more. This can be called a regularity.