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New place came with three apple trees. This one has its stumped. Ideas? |
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AI's answer. Several small, all-red apple varieties are available. Some popular choices include Lady (also known as Lady Finger), Rockit, and Pixie Crunch. Lady apples are very small and ancient, with a bright red skin. Rockit apples are known for their deep red color and crisp, sweet flesh. Pixie Crunch apples are small but flavorful, with a deep red-purple skin and sweet, juicy flesh. Here's a bit more detail on each: Lady: This ancient variety is known for its very small size and bright red skin, with a sweet and crisp flesh. Rockit: These are miniature apples with a beautiful deep red color and sweet flavor. Pixie Crunch: A small apple with deep red-purple skin and a sweet, juicy flesh. In Minnesota, a small, all-red apple variety is Frostbite™. These apples are known for their intense sweetness and maroon-red skin over a yellow background. They are small, typically about 2.5 inches in diameter, and are harvested late in the season. Frostbite apples are also known for their cold hardiness and have been used in the University of Minnesota's apple breeding program. Here's a more detailed look: Appearance: Frostbite apples are small, with a maroon-red skin that can appear striped over a yellow background. Flavor: They are intensely sweet, some say almost tangy and similar to sugarcane. Size: They are small, typically about 2.5 inches in diameter at maturity. Season: They are harvested late in the apple season. Cold Hardiness: Frostbite apples are exceptionally cold-hardy, thriving in USDA Zone 3 (-30 to -35°F). Use: They are good for fresh eating, cider, and due to their sweetness, may also be used in desserts. Minnesota Connection: Frostbite is a product of the University of Minnesota's apple breeding program. |
| When did it bloom and set fruit? That'll be a clue, too. |
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Originally Posted By 1Andy2: When did it bloom and set fruit? That'll be a clue, too. |
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Originally Posted By Rat_Patrol: Oh boy. The only pic I've got is June 6th having small fruit. I'm not sure. Watch them next spring and write down when they start blooming. Your state may have an ag department you can consult, too. They'll know the likely candidates for your area. I'm jealous, honestly. I'm very limited in what varieties will set fruit at all, here. Not enough chill hours for most varieties. |
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