Honeycrisp Apple

The Honeycrisp apple is a fantastic tasting apple, very crisp and flavorful as well as an excellent keeper. 

Excellent for: Fresh Eating; Sauce

ID-10A

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History: The Honeycrisp apple was discovered at the University of Minnesota apple breeding program in 1974. 
 
Parentage: Keepsake (MN447 x Northern Spy) x unknown
 
Pollination:
Bloom Time: Mid/late season
Ploidy: Diploid
Good Pollinators:
Cripps Pink Apple
Esopus Spitzenberg Apple
Fuji Apple
Golden Delicious Apple
Winter Banana Apple
 
Harvest Time: September/October
 
Fruit Size: Large, round
 
Flavor: Sweet/sharp
 
Storage (refrigerated): 6-7 months
 
Disease Resistance:
Cedar apple rust: Some susceptibility
Fireblight: Resistant
Mildew: Some susceptibility
Scab: Very resistant