Apple Tree Kantówka Gdańska - Malus domestica
Apple Tree Kantówka Gdańska - Malus domestica
Malus domestica Kantówka Gdańska
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The 'Kantówka Gdańska' Apple Tree is an old variety dating back to 1760, likely of Dutch origin, later cultivated as a local variety in Poland, Bohemia, and Moravia. The fruits are angular, characteristic of Calvilles. They are of medium size, spherical and ribbed in shape. The apple skin is smooth, oily, green-yellow with a carmine hue covering almost the entire fruit at ripeness. The yellowish-white flesh is juicy, tender, slightly sour, and aromatic. It is a delicious cooking apple. Self-sterile, this apple tree requires the presence of a pollinator.
The Malus domestica 'Kantówka Gdańska', also called 'Roode Kant' and 'Danziger Kantapfel' is an old variety also cultivated in Germany, Austria, Russia, and Scandinavia. This Apple Tree has a spreading habit, reaching approximately 4 to 5 m in height and 3 to 4 m in spread at maturity. With relatively strong growth, it forms a crown that is initially upright, then spherical, moderately dense, with numerous branches. Its foliage consists of large, ovate, deeply dentate, brownish-green leaves on top, greenish-white underneath. It is a variety very hardy tree but susceptible to Apple Scab, but less so to Powdery Mildew. It is said to be self-sterile, which is why the presence of apple trees flowering at the same time is necessary. The varieties Bankroft, Boiken, Idared, Golden Delicious, Oberland Raspberry, Spartan, Starking, Starkrimson, Wealthy are suitable cross-pollinators.
The 'Kantówka Gdańska' Apple Tree is a fairly vigorous variety, with a late, moderately abundant and generally alternate fruiting period. The fruit reaches its harvest ripeness towards the end of September. The fruit is ready for consumption in October.
This apples can be eaten raw, but are ideal when cooked in compotes, pastries, or as an accompaniment to savoury dishes, with black pudding or pork. They are also perfect for making juice. Easy to consume, the apples provide great satiety.
The apples can be stored for part of the winter. Storage can be done in a cool, clean place, away from light at a temperature of around 8 to 10°C or in an airtight cold room at 1 to 3°C. The apple releases ethene, a gas that promotes fruit ripening. To speed up the ripening of your other fruits or vegetables, place your apples right next to them.
Very popular thanks to its fruits, the apple tree finds its place in the garden for the enjoyment of young and old alike. Among a wide range of apple trees, it is easy to find the variety that best suits your wishes.
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Planting and care
Choose a sunny spot for your Kantówka Gdańska Apple Tree ; the soil can be slightly chalky or acidic, but not excessively so. Dig a wide planting hole at least 3 times the volume of the root ball. Simultaneously add organic matter (compost, leaf mould...) and a base fertiliser such as ground horn. Do not bury the graft junction. Stake if necessary. For apple trees planted in isolation and exposed to wind, it may be beneficial to stake them by setting up a guy-wire system: plant 3 stakes in a triangle 50 cm around the trunk, join them with pieces of wood. Protect the bark with a piece of rubber, for example, and attach the stakes to the trunk with metal wires. Water generously, even in winter, even if it rains. Fruit trees are ideally planted between October and March, outside of frost periods. Container-grown plants can be planted all year round except during periods of extreme heat or frost.
In winter, you can add a small spadeful of wood ash rich in potash at the base of the tree and lightly incorporate it into the surface of the soil, to improve fruiting. The Apple Tree may be susceptible to various diseases and pests. To minimise risks, space trees sufficiently, plant mixed-species hedges, set up nest boxes or insect shelters to attract beneficial wildlife. In short: prioritise diversity. The main diseases affecting Apple Trees are scab (brown spots on the leaves), brown rot (wilting of flowers and fruit rot on the tree), and powdery mildew (white felting on the leaves). For these three cases, preventive action is preferred by spraying a horsetail decoction; as a last resort and during severe attacks, a curative treatment with a Bordeaux mixture can be applied. As for pests, the codling moth (or fruit worm) is a small caterpillar hatched from a moth's eggs which burrows into the fruit. To address this, it is best to act preventively by attracting tits and bats by hanging nest boxes. In case of aphid infestations, spray a solution based on tar soap.
During harvest in September-October, only keep picked (not fallen) fruit. For optimal storage, it is advisable to place apples with their stalks facing downwards, in crates or trays. Choose a location that is preferably completely dark, dry, and cool, but frost-free.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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