Honeycrisp
Variety of Apple · Malus domestica
Famous for its explosively crisp, coarse-celled texture and refreshing sweetness.
Also known as: Honcrisp, Honey Crisp
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Taste & characteristics
Taste
tartcrispjuicysweetrefreshing
Profile
- Parentage
- Keepsake x MN1627
- Breeder
- University of Minnesota
- Pollination
- self-sterile – needs a pollinator variety
- Fruit weight
- 235 g
Flowering & harvest
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Description
Fruit
Large fruit with unusually coarse cells that burst juicily when bitten; balanced sweet with fine acidity.
Growth
Medium vigour, somewhat demanding; prone to bitter pit and biennial bearing.
Yield
Moderate; cold-hardy, well suited to continental climates.
Notes
Extremely popular in North America; premium prices. Sold as Honeycrunch in Europe.
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