GALA - Sweet, one of the best eating apples. McINTOSH - Tart. RUBY JON - Sweet/tart, hard. HONEYCRISP - Its name says it all. CORTLAND - (Ben Davis x McIntosh) Tart, juicy. The flesh is very white. Slow to brown.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2011
EMPIRE - (Red Delicious x McIntosh) Flavor similar to McIntosh but firmer. RED DELICIOUS - The standard by which all varieties are judged. GOLD DELICIOUS - Large, very sweet. JONA-GO-RED - (Jonathan x Gold Delicious x Red Delicious) Awarded First place for The Finest Dessert Apple at the Marden Fruit Show in England. Juicy, crisp, wonderful texture.
OCTOBER 8, 2011
BRAEBURN - These are very good keepers for long term. Very crisp, very juicy. BLUSHING GOLD - (Jonathan x Golden Delicious) This is the American version of the Jonagold (European) with yellow skin. Sweet/tart flavor and very firm. WINESAP – Think of a mild, sweet wine. Very aromatic, juicy and firm. GRANNY SMITH – The tartest of all apples. Very firm.