Golden Delicious, with its unique taste and vibrant color, has always been in the spotlight on the international market. However, cultivating this variety of apple can be a challenging task. "Agrana Fruit Luka," based in Vinnytsia region, Ukraine, with over 20 years of experience cultivating this variety on its 80-hectare farm, reveals the secrets to achieving export quality.
According to the company's experience, key factors for successful cultivation include proper pruning of the crown and maintaining soil balance. Golden Delicious is highly sensitive to climatic conditions, especially spring frosts, which can affect yield and fruit quality.
Cultivating Golden Delicious apple presents its challenges, including high production costs due to yield instability and low marketable coefficient, which is often hard to achieve. The company aims to achieve profitability levels above the breakeven point, based on the analysis of past seasons and future forecasts.
One of the most common problems is the formation of russet on fruits, which can be prevented with the use of gibberellins. Additionally, quality control during harvesting plays a crucial role in maintaining the product.
The goal of cultivation is to achieve stable yields and high product quality to ensure steady market demand. Balancing expenses on quality with profit generation determines success in Golden Delicious apple cultivation.
source: agrotimes.ua