McIntosh Apple
The McIntosh apple is a great fresh eating apple that is very cold hardy.
Excellent for: Eating fresh; Baking; Sauce; Cider
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History: The McIntosh apple was discovered by John McIntosh on is farm in the upper St. Lawrence valley, in Dundela, Ontario, Canada around 1803. The apple was first named Gem, but was given the name McIntosh Red by 1836. It is now known simply as McIntosh. Parentage: Thought to be a Fameuse seedling x Detroit Red Pollination:Bloom Time: Early/mid-seasonPloidy: DiploidGood Pollinators: Akane AppleColvis Spice AppleGolden Russet AppleHanners (Stark) Jumbo Apple Harvest Time: September Fruit Size: Medium, round Flavor: Sweet/tart Storage (refrigerated): 2-3 months Disease Resistance: Cedar apple rust: ResistantFireblight: Some susceptibilityMildew: Some resistanceScab: Very susceptible