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Anna
– Made for deep south. Large. Light greenish-yellow skin with slight
red blush. Sweet, slightly tart, crisp, creamy white flesh. Good choice
for pies, applesauce and eating fresh from the tree. Stores well. An extremely
young bearer. Pollinate with Dorsett. Ripens late June. 100-300 chill hours.
Zones 5-9. |
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Arkansas
Black – Pollinator. Medium. Dark red skin, almost black in
color. Flesh firm, white, juicy and crisp. Flavor is balanced, pleasant
and sweet. Excellent for juice. Resistant to cedar apple rust. Hardy and
vigorous. A heavy bearer. Ripens October to November. 800-900 chill hours.
Zones 5-8. |
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Dorsett
– Pollinator. Medium to Large. Yellow skin with orange-red blush.
Firm, smooth, crisp flesh with sweet-tart flavor. Does well in mild winter
areas. Good for fresh eating and cooking. Excellent for deep south.
Ripens mid June to early July. 100-200 chill hours. Zones 5-9. |
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Ein
Shemer – Large. Golden delicious type, with crisp, tart,
good quality flesh. A very low chilling selection from Israel. Bears young
and very productive. Self-fertile. Ripens mid-June to Early July. 350 chill
hours.
Zones 5-9. |
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Fuji
– Pollinator. Medium to Large. Has become a favorite eating apple
across the country. Reddish-green color. Firm, crunchy, juicy, white flesh
with excellent flavor. An apple with good keeping quality. Ripens early
to mid-September. 350-400 hours. Zones 5-9. |
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Gala
– Pollinator. Medium. Golden yellow skin with reddish orange blush.
Flesh is firm, crisp, sweet and juicy with excellent flavor. Stores well.
Ripens late August to early September. 500 chill hours. Zones 5-7. |
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Granny
Smith – Pollinator. Large. Skin bright green which is retained
long after harvest. Flesh is firm, sweet/tart. Good for eating, cooking
and baking. Very heavy production in mild winter areas. Ripens mid-August
to mid-October. 500 chill hours. Zones 5-8. |
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Horse
Apple – Pollinator. Medium. The original old timey apple
that everybody still loves. Good for cooking and baking. An excellent late
apple to wrap and keep for winter. Very tart until fully ripe. Ripens late
July. 600 chill hours. Zones 5-8. |
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Jonagold
– Extra large, light scarlet red skin. Flesh is crisp with an outstanding
flavor. First to sell-out at roadside fruit stands but often too.
large for commercial packaging for markets. Frequent taste test
winner. Needs pollinator. Use Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith or Red Delicious.
Ripens late September. 700-800 chill hours. Zones 5-8. |
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Mutsu – Large to Very Large. Round, Green skin
with orange blush. Flesh is white, coarse, firm, crisp, juicy and slightly
acidic. A consistent taste test winner. Large tree. Needs pollinator. Use
Fuji, Red Del, Gala or Granny Smith. Ripens late October. 500 chill hours.
Zones 5-9. |
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Red
Delicious – Pollinator. Large. Red waxy skin, pure white
flesh. Distinctive flavor, firm, crisp and juicy. Good for fresh eating.
Ripens September to October. 900 chill hours. Zones 5-8. |
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Stayman Winesap – Medium. Bright to deep red
speckled skin. Yellow, firm, crisp flesh, tangy flavor. Good for dessert,
canning or juice. A great lunch apple. Early bearer. Keeps well. Pollinate
with Fuji, Red Del, Yellow Del, or Gala. Ripens September into October.
800 chill hours. Zones 5-8. |
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Winter
Banana –
Strikingly beautiful large apple. Crisp and tangy juicy fruit. Distinctive,
aromatic flavor similar to bananas. Favorite for cider. Excellent pollinator.
Requires 100-400 chill hours. Zones 4-9. |
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Yates
– Pollinator. Small. An old favorite. Very firm, dotted, bright red
skin. Firm, juicy, aromatic red tinged flesh with excellent taste. A heavy
bearer. Excellent pollinator for most apples. Easy to grow and a favorite
for wildlife. Ripens mid October. 800 chill hours. Zones 5-9. |
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Yellow
Delicious – Pollinator. Large. Long time favorite for its
sweetness and flavor. Golden yellow. Crisp firm and delicious. High quality
apple for all purposes. Excellent pollinator for most apples. Ripens September
into October. 650 Chill hours. Zones 5-9. |