Apple breeding
How new varieties of apples appear: the breeding process from crossing to variety recognition. 15–20 years of work on each new variety.
What is breeding
Breeding is when specialists cross different varieties of apple trees to preserve valuable properties and obtain new ones: taste, crunch, resistance to frost and the ability to be stored for months.
From crossing to variety
Modern apple varieties emerge thanks to years of work. It can take 15–20 years from the first crossing to the appearance of the variety in the garden. In the process, thousands of unique seedlings are grown, but only a few become the varieties that we know.
Why breeding is important
The world is changing: the climate is becoming less predictable, and the garden needs help to adapt. Breeding helps apple trees cope with new challenges.
About the brand "Sobrano v sadu"
“Sobrano v sadu” is an apple brand from Lebedyan, Lipetsk region. We grow 8 premium varieties of apples: Cosmic Crisp, Honeycrisp, Bogatyr, Liberty Organic, Lebedyanskie, Gala, Alva and Spartan.
How do new varieties of apples appear? The breeding process takes years, and the result determines what apples we will eat decades from now. Let's look at what's behind each new variety.
What is breeding
Breeding is when specialists cross different varieties of apple trees to preserve valuable properties and obtain new ones: taste, crunch, resistance to frost and the ability to be stored for months.
From crossing to variety
Modern apple varieties emerge thanks to years of work. It can take 15–20 years from the first crossing to the appearance of the variety in the garden. In the process, thousands of unique seedlings are grown, but only a few become the varieties that we know.
Breeding allows us to study old varieties and, based on them, enrich the apple crop with new ones. This is not only science, but also a form of respect for the garden's past and support for its future.
Why breeding is important
The world is changing: the climate is becoming less predictable, and the garden needs help to adapt. Breeding helps apple trees cope with new challenges.
About the brand "Sobrano v sadu"
“Sobrano v sadu” is an apple brand from Lebedyan, Lipetsk region. Our mission is to discover the taste of real apples. We grow 8 premium varieties and deliver them to leading retail chains.