On the apple
The apple is a fruit that can be found almost all year round in the market given the many existing varieties. At the time of choosing the apples, those that present blows, soft areas, spots, or bad aspect in general should be discarded. It is better to choose the hard specimens, of intact skin, free of blows and that are more fragrant.
Apples are very well preserved several days after purchase. It is advisable to store them at room temperature in a cool place and protected from light, although they can also be stored in the refrigerator, in the compartment for fruits and vegetables. It is recommended, however, to take them out several minutes before eating them and keep them at room temperature, in order to better appreciate their aroma.
BENEFITS AND PROPERTIES OF THE APPLE
THE APPLE IS ONE OF THE MOST BENEFICIAL FRUITS FOR HEALTH. IT HAS IMPORTANT QUANTITIES OF FLAVONOIDS, NIACINE AND MINERAL SALTS, AS WELL AS PHOSPHORUS, IRON AND POTASSIUM AND IT IS VERY RICH IN FIBERS, VITAMINS B1, B2.
THE APPLE IS VERY EFFECTIVE IN THE TREATMENT OF DIARRHEA (FUNDAMENTALLY IF IT IS CONSUMED WITH A SHELL), RESPIRATORY, SKIN DISEASES, RHEUMATISM, OBESITY, GASTRIC ULCERS, HEADACHES, ALSO HELPS DIGESTION, AND IS VERY EFFECTIVE TO FIGHT THE EXHAUSTION PHYSICAL AND MENTAL; ALSO, HELPS TO DISSOLVE RENAL AND VESICULAR CALCULATIONS, REDUCES CHOLESTEROL AND PROTECTS GASTROINTESTINAL MUCOSA AND VOCAL STRINGS. THE APPLE IS ALSO EFFECTIVE TO PREVENT CARDIOLOGICAL DISORDERS AND HELPS IN THE TREATMENT OF ANEMIA.
HOW TO CULTIVATE APPLES
THE APPLE MUST BE PLANTED IN THE WINTER, WHEN THE PLANTS IN THE VIVERO REACH THE 80 CM, FRUCTIFY FROM THE 3 YEARS, AND HIS HEIGHT VARY BETWEEN 3 TO 5 METERS. THERE ARE MORE THAN 1500 SPECIES AND VARIETIES OF APPLES. SOME OF THE MAIN SPECIES THAT ARE CURRENTLY COMMERCIALIZED ARE THE FUJI AND GALA VARIETIES.
THE APPLE BEGINS TO PRODUCE FULLY IN THE FIFTH YEAR. THE COLD CLIMATE REGIONS ARE THE ones that present the most favorable CLIMATIC CONDITIONS FOR APPLY PRODUCTION. THE GROWTH CYCLE REQUIRES ABOUT 800 HOURS OF COLD, WITH TEMPERATURES LOWER THAN 7 ° C, WHICH WILL ALLOW A HARVEST OF GOOD QUALITY.
THE PERIODS OF LOW TEMPERATURES ARE FUNDAMENTAL FOR THE APPLE TO BREAK THE LATENCY AND ITS GROWTH CYCLE EVOLVE IN A MANNER TO FULLY ACHIEVE ITS POTENTIAL OF PRODUCTION.
THE APPROPRIATE SOIL FOR APPLE CULTIVATION MUST BE CLAYY, SANDY, WITH PH 6 AND GOOD CONCENTRATION OF POTASSIUM AND PHOSPHORUS. THE AREA MUST BE PROTECTED FROM STRONG WINDS AND CAN NOT SUBMIT A PRONUNCIATED PENDING (LESS THAN 20%).
THE PREPARATION OF THE GROUND MUST BE MADE UP TO 60 CM OF DEPTH, WITH THREE MONTHS OF ANTICIPATION TO THE PLANT, APPLYING CALCIUM AND MAGNESIUM CARBONATE. FINISH THE PLOW, REPEAT THE APPLICATION, AND 30 DAYS BEFORE PLANTING, INCORPORATE THE ORGANIC AND MINERAL FERTILIZER. WHEN CARRYING OUT THE PLANTATION, SAVE A SPACE OF 4 METERS BETWEEN LINES AND 1.5 METERS BETWEEN PLANTS OF EACH LINE.
THE APPLE IS PROPAGATED BY GRAFT. ARE ACQUIRED IN SPECIALIZED NURSERIES. THE SOWING SEASON IS FROM JUNE TO AUGUST, WITH BLOOMS BETWEEN THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER.
THE PRUNE IS CARRIED OUT WHEN THE YOUNG FRUITS REACH 1 CM IN DIAMETER, LEAVING 2 TO 3 FRUITS AT THE END AND 1 OR 2 ON THE SIDE, REMOVING THE FRUITS SICK, WEAK, OR EVIL.
THE HARVEST MUST BE CARRIED OUT MANUALLY AND BEGINS AT THE END OF JANUARY, WHEN THE FRUIT REACHES ITS MATURATION, WHICH IS EASILY RECOGNIZED BY ITS COLORATION AND CONSISTENCY OF THE PEDUNOCLE, FINISHING IN THE FIRST DAYS OF MAY, ACCORDING TO THE CULTIVATED SPECIES.
