Mutsu Apple

The Mutsu apple is a very large, crisp and juicy. Overall, a great tasting apple. Excellent for: Fresh eating; Baking; Sauce.

ID-60A

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History: The Mutsu apple was created around 1930 at the Aomori Apple Experimental Station in Aomori, Japan. It was released in 1948. The apple was named after the Mutsu Province in Japan.
 
Parentage: Golden Delicious x Indo
 
Pollination:
Bloom Time: Mid-season
Ploidy: Triploid
Good Pollinators: (requires two diploids for good pollination)
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Harvest Time: Late October
 
Fruit Size: Large, round
 
Flavor: Sweet/sharp
 
Storage (refrigerated): 3-4 months
 
Disease Resistance:
Cedar apple rust: Susceptible
Fireblight: Very susceptible
Mildew: Susceptible
Scab: Very susceptible