Santana

Malus domestica Santana

Bright red eating apple
Very suitable for people with an apple allergy, this variety does not cause allergic reactions. A good eating apple. Quite sour immediately after picking, but after a few weeks of ripening, the aroma into its own.
Highly resistant to scab and mildew.

Pollination
Self-pollinating, but more successful through cross-pollination with Elstar or Pinova.

Prune
In winter or around July 1. Provide light in the base. Bend fruit-bearing branches horizontally.

Fertilization
In the autumn a rich gift of an organic fertilizer. When the fruit is rich in the summer, do it again. Add lime moderately for sweeter fruits.

Facts about this variety: The only apple that allergy sufferers can tolerate. A firm, juicy fruit with a fresh taste.

Scientists from Wageningen University have discovered an apple variety that allergy sufferers can tolerate. This concerns the Santanavariety. Research has shown that people can be allergic to a certain protein in an apple. They experience itching, tingling and swelling of the lips, tongue and throat when eating an apple.

The Santanaapple was originally grown for organic horticulture. The species needs little pesticide because it is highly resistant to apple diseases such as scab and tree canker. The tree is therefore also easy to grow for the consumer. Santana resembles Elstar. The apple is yellow-green with a dark red blush. It is a firm, juicy fruit with a fresh taste.