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  • June 2014 Issue
  • Story by Geraldine Warner
  • Beyond Honeycrisp

    Several new varieties are coming to market with high expectations

    [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] A number of new varieties that are coming to market are being touted as being better than Honeycrisp. Pazazz, a variety developed by Doug Shelfelbine in his private breeding program in Wisconsin, originated from an open-pollinated Honeycrisp, according to Fred Wescott, who is commercializing the variety. The striped red apple was selected from 50,000 to 60,000 seedlings in the program because of its exceptional eating quality, Wescott said. “It has a wonderful texture and flavor, and […]

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