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The Malus domestica 'Ecolette' is a robust and tasty apple tree that produces delicious fresh-tart apples with an attractive deep red colour. These apples ripen in September and are not only very tasty, but also ideal for lovers of organic cultivation thanks to the strong disease resistance of the variety.
Features:
- Fruit: The Ecolette apples are fresh and sour and have a beautiful, deep red skin. They are very suitable as eating apples, but also ideal for making fresh apple dishes.
- Harvest time: The apples are ripe for picking in September, when they have reached their optimum flavour and sweet-acid balance.
- Bloom: Before harvest, the Ecolette blooms in spring with beautiful white-pink blossoms, which gives a beautiful visual effect and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Particulars:
The Ecolette is self-pollinating, which means that it will still produce fruit without additional apple trees. If you want a bigger harvest, another pollinator such as the Alkmene can help. This variety is known for its excellent resistance to diseases, making it a sustainable choice, even without chemicals.
Location and care:
- Location: The Ecolette grows best in full sun or light shade and benefits from a well-drained, not too wet soil. The more sunlight the tree gets, the better the fruit can develop.
- Care: Regular watering is important, especially during drought, but avoid overly moist soil to promote growth. Annual pruning helps keep the crown open for good light and air circulation.
Comparison:
The Ecolette is often compared to the popular Elstar, but distinguishes itself by an even better resistance to diseases. This makes this apple tree ideal for organic gardens and orchards and it remains virtually free of scab and other common diseases.
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