Akane Apple
The Akane apple is a heavy producing, disease resistant apple that produces a crisp, juicy flavorful apple.
Excellent for: Fresh eating; Sauce
ID-66A
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History: The Akane was developed in Japan in 1937 at the Morioka Experimental Station.
Parentage: Jonathan x Worcester Pearmain
Pollination:
Bloom Time: Early/Mid-season
Ploidy: Diploid
Good Pollinators:
Colvis Spice Apple
Fameuse Apple
Golden Russet Apple
Hanners Jumbo Apple
McIntosh Apple
Harvest Time: September
Fruit Size: Medium, round
Flavor: Sweet/sharp
Storage (refrigerated): 2-3 weeks
Disease Resistance:
Cedar apple rust: Good resistance
Fireblight: Good resistance
Mildew: Good resistance
Scab: Good resistance
Akane
Raised in 1937 at Morioka Experimental Station, Japan. Introduced in 1970. Fruits are sweet, crisp and juicy with a pleasant flavour.
Synonyms:
Prime Red, Primerouge, Tohoku, Tohoku No.3, Tokyo Rose
Flowering time:
8th May 10% flowering
12th May Full (80%) flowering
20th May 90% petal fall
Picking time: mid august