Rubelit

Short description of the species

Botanical name
Rubelit
Latin name
Malus domestica
Variety
apple
Scientific name
Malus domestica
Ripening
winter variety
Origin/parentage
Topaz × UEB 2732/2, Institute of Experimental Botany, Střížovice, Czech Republic.
Bearing
High and regular productivity, bearing on both long shoots and short wood.
Growth
Moderately vigorous to vigorous, with a spreading growth habit.
Health condition
Resistant to scab, moderately resistant to powdery mildew.
Harvest/storage
Ripens from mid October; reaches eating maturity from January to April.
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Interesting

Modern scab resistant cultivar with a strong Topaz background, combining good disease resistance with improved eating quality.
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Usage

Rubelit is primarily a dessert apple for fresh consumption, appreciated for its balanced flavour and attractive appearance. It is also suitable for juices and light processing, but its main value lies in the fresh market.
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