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Mars

Short description of the species

Botanical name

Mars

Latin name

Malus domestica

Variety

apple

Scientific name

Malus domestica

Ripening

autumn/ early winter variety

Origin/parentage

UEB Střížovice, Czech Republic; (Jolana × Rubín) × (Dukát × Rubín).

Bearing

Early bearing, high and regular productivity.

Growth

Moderate to vigorous.

Health condition

Resistant to scab, moderately resistant to powdery mildew.

Harvest/storage

Ripens from mid September to early October; storage approximately until February.

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Interesting

Mars is part of a group of Czech scab resistant cultivars bred at UEB Střížovice, combining disease resistance with relatively good storage ability. Compared to many early resistant varieties, it offers a longer shelf life, making it more versatile for both growers and consumers.

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Usage

Dessert apple for fresh consumption, appreciated for its balanced taste and good keeping quality. It is also suitable for juices and basic processing, but its primary use is the fresh market.

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