The benefits of green apples

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Different varieties of apples differ not only in appearance, they can also have different tastes and calories. What are the positive qualities and benefits of green apples, comparing them with red fruits.

The benefits of green apples

Features of green apples

Unlike red apples, green apples have a number of unique qualities that set them apart from other fruits.

• The composition contains dietary fiber, they have a beneficial effect on the digestive tract, accelerating metabolism.
• Fiber helps to remove excess bile in the body and regulates the amount of sugar absorbed into the blood.
• apple pectin actively removes cholesterol from the body and increases hemoglobin levels.
• Different types of organic acids stimulate the production of gastric juice, which helps to improve digestion.
• Potassium and magnesium have beneficial effects on blood pressure.
• They do not contain enzymes that can cause allergic reactions.
• Daily use gives a boost of energy, improves the condition of the skin, teeth and hair.
• The antioxidant in the composition, in combination with vitamin C, has a positive effect on brain activity and increases immunity.

Eating fresh fruit strengthens the stomach, while baked and fresh fruit eaten on an empty stomach weakens.

The price of domestic fruits is affordable, it is better to refuse from imported ones treated with chemicals.

If it is not possible to grow a tree on your own, then it is better to purchase them in specialized stores, where the standards of GOST are observed during acceptance, storage and sale.

Composition and indicators of BZHU

The glycemic index of green varieties is 30-45 units: the less sugar in an apple, the lower the GI values.

This makes it possible to include fruits in the diet of those who are forced to follow a diet or have diabetes.

Energy value per 100 g: 45-47 calories.

Nutritional value (kbzh) per 100 g:

• fats - 0%;
• proteins - 0%;
• carbohydrates - 3-3.5%.

Despite the high amount of carbohydrates, the fruits can be consumed with dietary nutrition. It is useful to replace sweets with them, they will not bring harm to the figure.

Nuances of use

The use of apples is undeniable for women, especially during pregnancy.

Saturating the body with nutrients and vitamins, they have a beneficial effect on the appearance: hair and nails acquire a beautiful, healthy and well-groomed appearance, and the condition of the skin improves.

Pediatricians recommend gradually introducing apples into complementary foods after 6 months due to the content in them of a large amount of organic acids.

The only exceptions are baked dishes, which are useful to give to a child from 3 months of age.

Contraindications

It is necessary to use acidic fruits with caution in case of gastritis, stomach ulcers, or other disturbances in the work of the digestive tract, otherwise they can harm the body.

Interesting Facts

Delicious apple varieties

Green apple varieties, thanks to a tart, pleasant and refreshing aroma, are introduced into the composition of cosmetic (Shaum shampoo) and perfumery (Reni, Daikini, Dikinvai perfumes).

A restaurant of the same name "Green Apple" was opened in the Moscow district Otradnoye.

Early varieties

The ripening dates for early apple varieties are in mid - late summer.

Folding

One of the most famous summer types of apple trees, it compares favorably with a high level of fruiting and productivity, and the ability to withstand winters with dignity.

They have the following qualities:

• green, at the stage of biological maturity acquire a yellow tint;
• the peel is thin, prone to cracking when dropped;
• the pulp is juicy, tender, aromatic, with a slight sourness. When overripe, it becomes dry and tasteless;
• ripening period - July-August;
• they are used fresh, or for making jam, jams, preserves.

Smoky arcades

Another name is Sugar Arkad. The trees are tall, voluminous, characterized by increased winter hardiness. Fruiting occurs in early summer, and begins 5 years after planting.

The fruits have the following characteristics:

• the shape is spherical, the assessment of commercial qualities is high;
• the taste is sweet and sour, the pulp is milky white, juicy, with a moderate amount of dry matter;
• the average weight of one is 100 g;
• the fruits are not intended for long-term storage, they are used fresh, or for making jam, apple juice, jam, etc.

Airlie Geneva

The variety is classified as ultra-early, the culture is relatively picky to care for, therefore it is popular among many gardeners.

The tree feels good in an apple orchard, among other varieties, and acts as an excellent pollinator. According to some gardeners, the apple tree gives the first harvest in 1-2 years after planting.

Fruits are amber in color with a yellow tint. Not intended for storage, used fresh after harvest and for winter preservation. The taste of the pulp is pleasant, sweet and sour, with a distinct aroma.

Mid-season varieties

Early summer varieties are not intended for storage, therefore, gardeners grow them, for the most part, for personal consumption - 1-2 apple trees per garden.

They give more preference to mid-season autumn varieties, among which the following are distinguished:

• the leading variety Antonovka: the fruits are removed in September, after a month of storage, green fruits begin to acquire a yellow color, the pulp is very juicy, aromatic, sweet and sour;
• variety Dachnoe: the harvest is harvested in September, and stored for no more than 2 months: fruits of medium size, the weight of one is 100-200 g, the taste is pleasant, the use is universal;
• Anis Sverdlovsky: ripens in early autumn, apples are medium-sized, green, with a barely noticeable blush on the side; the pulp is very juicy, sweet, has an aniseed aftertaste.

Winter varieties

Green winter apples keep well

Winter varieties are most common among gardeners, and provide an opportunity to enjoy the fruits until the next harvest.

• Granny Smith. Large apples (one weighs up to 300 g), have a light green tint. The pulp is dense, juicy, with a sour taste, contains a minimum amount of sugars. The variety prefers temperate climatic regions with cold winters. The juiciness depends on the dryness of the summer period, so gardeners recommend watering the trees regularly and abundantly.
• Moscow later. The tree begins to bear fruit 5 years after planting, forms large green fruits. They do not lose useful qualities and presentation until spring. The apples are juicy, with sweet and sour pulp.
• Sinap Orlovsky. It attracts gardeners with long-term storage, you can enjoy the vitamin fruits until the next harvest.Yield indicators largely depend on weather conditions. The fruits have an oblong shape; upon reaching maturity, they are covered with a red blush from one barrel. The pulp is juicy, aromatic, with a sweet and sour taste.

Harvest varieties

Crop yield indicators depend on the variety, growing region, weather conditions and compliance with the rules for plant care.

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• Simirenko is one of the most productive and early-growing varieties of apple trees. Its main disadvantages are poor scab resistance and the need for regular crown pruning. The tree forms large (up to 200 g), light green fruits of a round-conical shape. The pulp is dense, juicy, high in sugars, very aromatic, milky white. The harvest period is the end of October, the shelf life is 6-8 months.
• Golden Delicious. Homeland - North America. The plant is columnar, relatively low (up to 3 m). The tree in large quantities forms large fruits (up to 250 g), with a rough surface, which have high keeping rates. The main drawback of the variety, according to gardeners, is its poor resistance to scab and powdery mildew. The pulp is juicy and aromatic. The area of ​​use is fresh, for baking.

Winter hardy varieties

Thanks to the diligent work of breeders, apple varieties appear on horticultural markets every year, which are adapted for growing even in the coldest regions: in the Urals, in Siberia.

An important feature is the fact that in terms of taste, they are practically not inferior to thermophilic ones.

Amber

The variety was bred for cultivation in the Ural region, fruits, with the correct determination of the harvest time, can be stored for a sufficiently long time.

The plant is tall - up to 5 m, with a slightly leafy, low-compact crown. Small fruits (50-70 g), taper towards the base. The pulp is tough, uniform in structure, juicy, with a balanced sweet and sour taste.

Indicators of frost resistance are record-breaking: the tree is capable of adequately tolerating up to -50 ° C.

The apple tree is self-fertile, so varieties that bloom in the same period should be planted next to it. For example, Simirenko, Renet, etc.

Snowdrop

Early winter, early-growing dwarf, no more than 2 m in height, with a spreading crown and drooping branches.

Fruiting is stable, the yield indicators, as for such a compact plant, are high - 70-90 kg. Needs pollinators, tolerates frost, drought and heat with dignity.

Apples of medium size - 150-180 g, have a conical shape. The skin is thin, green, glossy. The pulp is fine-grained, tough, juicy, sweet and sour.

The fruits are stored for up to 5 months, after which the taste deteriorates.

Disease resistant

When choosing an apple tree for growing, gardeners pay attention to the culture's resistance to typical diseases.

• Kutuzovets. The neat and compact variety is grown on an industrial scale. Fruits are medium in size, flattened, with distinct ribbing. The pulp is fine-grained, sweet and sour, with a spicy aftertaste. The tree tolerates unfavorable weather conditions with dignity, while it is practically not susceptible to infections with scab and powdery mildew.
• Russian rosemary. Derived on the basis of Antonovka. Fruits are round, 120-200 g each, covered with a thin, oily skin. A red blush may be present on the side. The taste is high. The pulp is fine-grained, crispy and juicy, with a pronounced aroma. The variety has high resistance to diseases typical of apple trees.

Growing rules

From the moment of planting an apple tree seedling to the first harvest, 3-5 years pass. Therefore, during this period, it is especially important to provide the culture with proper care.

When planting a seedling, it is necessary to take into account the following nuances:

• apple trees grow well and bear fruit on loamy, loose, drained soil;
• the culture does not do well in places where groundwater comes too close to the surface of the earth;
• planting time of seedlings - late autumn and spring, more precise dates depend on the growing region and weather conditions;
• a hole for a seedling is fertilized with mineral and organic substances: 200 g of potassium sulfate and superphosphate, 1 liter of wood ash is stirred in 3 buckets of rotted manure. The recess is filled with this mixture;
• after planting, a young plant is fixed to a support, the ground in the root zone is tamped and mulched.

Care measures

Further care of the fruit crop is reduced to regular watering (abundant in the dry season), loosening the soil, top dressing and pruning.

To maximize yield indicators, gardeners recommend several times a season to apply top dressing to the plant:

• at the end of April, fertilize with manure (1-2 buckets) or urea solution (500 g of the concentrated substance is diluted in 10 liters of water);
• at the beginning of flowering, the following composition is introduced under the apple tree: 1 kg of superphosphate and 800 g of potassium sulfate are stirred in slurry (buckets) or a solution of chicken manure (10 l);
• after flowering, the culture is fertilized with the following composition: in a barrel with a capacity of 200 liters, 1 kg of nitrophoska and 20 g of sodium humate are diluted in dry form;
• in rainy regions, feeding can be carried out with dry substances, scattering them around the root zone of the plant.

Trees are pruned annually: in spring and autumn. Its main goal is to remove damaged, weak and diseased branches without harming the culture. Also, with its help, the gardener has the opportunity to form the crown of the plant, to thin out its strongly thickened places.

Especially useful for the human body, green varieties of apples have unique properties that have been proven by science and medicine. Therefore, if you can grow them on your personal plot, be sure to take this chance.