Fruit yield of the varieties Gala Buckeye Simmons and Red Velox depending on the location of the plantation and the age of the trees

Abstract

In this paper, the fruit yield of Gala Buckeye Simmons and Red Velox apple varieties, grafted on M9 rootstock, is studied. The experience took place in the experimental orchards of LTD „Elit Fruct” and LTD „Prodcar”. In favorable conditions for carrying out the photosynthetic processes and depending on the applied technology, high fruit yields can be obtained, which, in economic terms, would satisfy the fruit producers and the interest in the culture. Analyzing the fruit yield values for the first 6 years of fruiting of Gala Buckeye Simmons and Red Velox apple trees compared to the data presented by other authors, it can be stated that they are of an average level compared to those considered normal. From the data presented regarding the fruit harvest, it follows that the studied varieties began to bear fruit from the 2nd year after planting. We mention that the 2-year-old trees had, at planting, a well-developed axis and 5-7 well-developed anticipated branches, located radially around the axis.