Apple tree Titówka - Malus domestica

Apple Tree Titówka is an old variety of Russian origin, quite resistant to diseases, except for scab. It produces large, round fruits with skin which is greasy to the touch, yellow and marbled with bright red. The flesh is white, sometimes reddish under the skin, soft, tangy, with a pleasant and refreshing taste. Bearing fruit quickly, this hardy variety is quite vigorous and the harvest usually begins from mid-September. It is a refreshing apple to be enjoyed raw, but also of high quality when cooked in compotes, pastries, or as an accompaniment to savoury dishes. it is self-sterile so requires the presence of other apple tree varieties to improve pollination.

Malus domestica, scientifically also known as Malus communis or Malus pumila is commonly called the Common or Domestic Apple Tree. It belongs to the Rosaceae family. Present in France and Europe since ancient times, it is a fruit tree native to the forests of Central Asia. Its hardiness is excellent, probably the most cultivated fruit tree in Northern Europe. There are approximately 20,000 varieties, including around 10,000 of American origin, 2,000 of English origin, and 2,000 of Chinese origin. 
Malus domestica Titówka is a variety said to originate from the surroundings of Kharkov where it has been cultivated since at least 1770 and imported to the United States. This apple tree forms a spreading tree that can reach, at maturity, approximately 4 to 5 m in height by 3 to 4 m in width. Its foliage consists of large, oval, dark green leaves with a pale green underside, deeply toothed. The mid-late blossom occurs from late April or early May, which usually protects it from frost. The apple tree is therefore suitable for cultivation in all regions. The flowers are destroyed by frost from -2 to -3 °C. This variety is self-sterile, hence the need for other apple trees flowering at the same time. The varieties Golden Delicious, Reinette Clochard, Cox's Orange Pippin, and Queen of the Pippins are suitable for cross-pollination. Ornamental apple trees, such as Perpetu Evereste and John Downie, bloom profusely and can be excellent pollinators.

Apple Tree Titówka is a fairly vigorous variety, with a relatively quick fruiting, productive, apparently biennially bearing, meaning it produces abundantly every two years. The uniform and abundant apples ripen between mid-September and early October. The apple can be eaten both raw and cooked, in compotes, pastries, with cheeses, or as an accompaniment to savoury dishes such as black pudding, pork, or salads. It is also perfect for making juice. It is easy to consume and satisfying. Rich in carbohydrates and fructose, it is invigorating, energising and rehydrating. Its content of vitamins A, B, C, and E, minerals, antioxidants, and fibre makes the apple a healthy choice. The fruits can be stored for part of the winter in a cool, clean place, sheltered from light at a temperature around 8 to 10 °C or in a cold room, airtight to the outside air at a temperature of 1 to 3 °C. The apple emits ethene, a gas that promotes fruit ripening. To accelerate the ripening of your other fruits or vegetables, place your apples nearby.

Very popular, thanks to its fruits, the apple tree finds its place in the garden to please young and old alike. Among a wide range of apple trees, it is easy to find the variety that best suits.