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| Hybrid parentage | Champion (apple) × UEB 1200/1[1] |
| Cultivar | Rajka |
| Origin | Czechia |
Rajka is ahybrid cultivar of domesticatedapple fromCzechia, specifically for eating. It was crossed and developed by theInstitute of Experimental Botany from theChampion andKatka apples forscab resistance and is possible to grow according to organic standards.
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The tree from which the Rajka apple is grown is moderately vigorous[clarification needed], standard-type[clarification needed], producesspurs freely, precocious in cropping[clarification needed], and highly productive. The fruits do not fall prematurely, it is an easy pollinator with mid-season blossoming, and is resistant toscab and tolerant to powderymildew.
Fruits are medium-to-large, globose and conical, of medium stem length. The yellow under-color is covered on almost the entire skin surface with a bright red over-color. There is somerusseting in the stem cavity, which may occasionally extend over the base. The flesh is yellowish, juicy, with medium-grained texture and a distinctive, pleasant aroma.
Overall, it is an early-winter, disease-resistant, dessert-variety apple with outstanding color, rather sweet flavor, and medium storage life. It may also be suited to cooler areas. It has no specific requirements forrootstocks and is suitable for commercial orchards as well as for home gardens.[2]
