As Washington’s Honeycrisp production increases, so does the need to store the variety for longer periods of time. Last fall, Washington harvested almost 5 million boxes of Honeycrisp, up from 2.8 million just two years earlier. From the grower’s point of view, Honeycrisp is a dream come true, with returns of up to $750 for a two-thirds-full bin. Packers and shippers need the variety because their customers are upset if they don’t have them. Yet, storing Honeycrisp is fraught with difficulties because of its extreme susceptibility to disorders such as superficial scald, soggy breakdown, and bitter pit. During the Washington […]