Recommendations for late bloom/ early harvest?

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MalusEstes
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Recommendations for late bloom/ early harvest?

Post by MalusEstes »

Hello, I'm looking for a dessert apple that has a mid season bloom and an early harvest date. I'd prefer this apple to be on the tart side, something that keeps well in storage and has good disease resistance... if that's not asking too much.

I live in Northern CO. at 7,500'. Zone 4, cold and dry. Around 70 frost free days.

Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks!
dmtaylor
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Re: Recommendations for late bloom/ early harvest?

Post by dmtaylor »

Your best choice is probably Zestar! The license has recently loosened up, so I know you can buy them now from big nurseries like Cummins and Maple Valley. Excellent apple as well. Related to the famous Honeycrisp.
OrangePippin-Richard
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Re: Recommendations for late bloom/ early harvest?

Post by OrangePippin-Richard »

Zestar! is very early bloom, not mid-season.

Try Antonovka, Red Free, or Worcester Pearmain.
MalusEstes
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Re: Recommendations for late bloom/ early harvest?

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Thanks! I will check those out.
Skipley
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Re: Recommendations for late bloom/ early harvest?

Post by Skipley »

Williams Pride has the tartness and stores a month
MalusEstes
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Re: Recommendations for late bloom/ early harvest?

Post by MalusEstes »

Thanks for the ideas. This year I'll be planting Wealthy, Pristine, Liberty, Goodland, and Parkland. We'll see what happens.
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