Since we're dealing with nature, these dates are subject to change. To ensure that your favorite varieties are available, please call ahead! Descriptions are generalizations. Conditions of each growing season, time of harvest, and other factors affect whether any variety possesses its described traits. Click on any underlined apple name to view a more detailed (and perhaps humorous) description and anecdotal history. Special coding within the chart is as follows:

	Pick Your Own & Pre-Picked			Main production variety
	Pre-Picked Only			Availability limited to some extent
	Supply Limited

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Apple Variety	Pick Your Own?	Thumbnail Description	Approx. Picking Dates	End Avail- ability
		Quinte Origin: Ontario, Canada, 1964 Parentage: Red Melba x Crimson Beauty Size & Color: Small, conical, pink blush over yellow Flesh & Flavor: Nice first apple, fairly soft flesh Uses: Eating, cooking Keeping: Very short, maybe 2 weeks Comments: Fabulous for tarts, turnovers	7/28	8/20
		Oriole Origin: University of Minnesota, 1949 Parentage: Yellow Transparent x Livland Raspberry Size & Color: Large; orange-red stripes over cream Flesh & Flavor: Fairly soft, foamy and spicy Uses: Eating, applesauce, pies Keeping: Less than a month Comments: People like 'em when they bite 'em	7/28	9/06

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Apple Variety	Pick Your Own?	Thumbnail Description	Approx. Picking Dates	End Avail- ability
Vika		Vika (Pronounced "Veeka") Origin: Minnesota Harvest Parentage: Unknown, but Viking is very likely one parent Size & Color: Medium; entirely glossy deep purple Flesh & Flavor: White, crisp, juicy flesh; rich, cidery Uses: Eating, pies Keeping: Less than a month Comments: One of the more fully colored early apples. Read more about Vika	8/17 to 9/05	---
		Whitney Crab Origin: Franklin Grove, IL, before 1869 by A.R.Whitney Parentage: Unknown Size & Color: Large for a crab; red stripes over yellow Flesh & Flavor: Crunchy and spicy briefly, then mushy Uses: Eating, canning for whole canned crabapples Keeping: Very, very, very short Comments: Eat for now, can for later	8/3	9/10
		Viking Origin: Dev. PRI Coop, intro. U of Wisconsin 1969 Parentage: Unknown Size & Color: Medium, with dark purple over green Flesh & Flavor: Crisp in season; rich, tart, juicy Uses: Eating, pies Keeping: Less than a month Comments: Best pie apple there is anywhere!	8/3	9/20
		Duchess Origin: Russia, perhaps around 1700 Parentage: Unknown Size & Color: Small; maroon over cream or green Flesh & Flavor: Soft Uses: Apple sauce Keeping: Very short, a week or two Comments: Many MN farmsteads had a Duchess tree	8/25 to 9/05	9/10
Golden Crab		Golden Crab Origin: Unknown Parentage: Unknown Size & Color: 2" long oval; yellow under pink blush Flesh & Flavor: Fine, crisp and juicy; sweet, mild Uses: Eating, jelly, cider Keeping: One month Comments: Like Chestnut, as good as any full-sized apple in its season	8/1	9/15
Dolgo Crab		Dolgo Crab Origin: Russia, to USA in 1897 by Hansen of S Dakota Parentage: Probably related to Siberian Crab Size & Color: 1-1/2" long; fluorescent cherry to burgundy Flesh & Flavor: Firm, very tart, juicy, lots of pectin Uses: Makes perfect red crabapple jelly!!! Keeping: More than a month Comments: "Dolgo" means "long" in Russian Read more about Dolgo Crab	8/1	09/15
Paulared		Paulared Origin: Sparta, Michigan Parentage: Chance seedling (parents unknown) Size & Color: Medium; red blush over green Flesh & Flavor: Firm, white flesh; mildly tart Uses: Eating, pies, apple sauce, freezing Keeping: Six weeks Comments: Often used for carameled apples	8/1	09/25
		Beacon Origin: University of Minnesota, 1936 Parentage: Wealthy x Malinda Size & Color: Medium; full, deep red stripe Flesh & Flavor: Pulpy, fairly soft; mildy sweet Uses: Eating Keeping: A couple weeks Comments: Inferior to most other varieties	8/30 to 9/10	9/15
Zestar		Zestar Origin: University of Minnesota, 1999 Parentage: State Fair x MN 1691 Size & Color: Large, with bright red over yellow Flesh & Flavor: Crisp, slightly starchy; sweet/tart Uses: Eating, baking Keeping: Great for early variety, about 2 months! Comments: Really, really outstanding flavor	8/25	9/4
Hazen		Hazen Origin: North Dakota State University, released 1980 Parentage: Duchess of Oldenburg x Starking Delicious Size & Color: Large, blocky Delicious shape; beautiful black cherry color Flesh & Flavor: Coarse, dryish, very mildly sweet Uses: Eating Keeping: Six weeks Comments: Very attractive but generally inferior	8/23	10/06
State Fair		State Fair Origin: University of Minnesota, 1977 Parentage: Mantet x Oriole Size & Color: Medium & up; red blush over green/yellow Flesh & Flavor: Firm and juicy; rich cider flavor Uses: Eating, and very good pies. Very good pies. Keeping: About a month in good eating condition Comments: Yes, eating and very good pies.	8/1	9/15
		Goodland Origin: Manitoba, Canada Parentage: Open pollinated Patten Greening, 1940's Size & Color: Medium; faint red striping over cream Flesh & Flavor: Moderately firm, mildly tart Uses: Eating, pies, and sauce Keeping: One month Comments: Very mild	8/26	10/05
MN 1661		MN 1661 Origin: University of Minnesota, not released Parentage: MN 1592 x MN 978 Size & Color: Medium, maroon stripe over yellow Flesh & Flavor: Supercrisp but delicate, sweet Uses: Eating, baking Keeping: Six weeks Comments: Like HONEYCRISP, but 3 wks earlier!	8/6	10/06
MN 1691		MN 1691 Origin: University of Minnesota, not released Parentage: Connell Red x Goodland Size & Color: Large, cherry red over green or yellow Flesh & Flavor: Coarse, juicy, white, tart, pleasing Uses: Eating, baking Keeping: Six weeks Comments: Zestar is offspring of MN 1691	8/6	09/20
Chestnut Crab		Chestnut Crab Origin: University of Minnesota, released 1946 Parentage: Siberian Crab x Malinda Size & Color: Big for a crab, up to 2"; orange with russet Flesh & Flavor: Crisp, fine, juicy, fruity and spicy Uses: Eating, as baked apples, can be canned whole Keeping: Two months Comments: One of the best eating apples anywhere	8/24	10/20
Crème d’Licious		Crème d’Licious Origin: Marion Hagerstrom (breeder), Infield, MN Parentage: Unknown Size & Color: Large, with water-color pink/red striping over creamy yellow Flesh & Flavor: Grainy, soft, dry-ish flesh with lightly sweet, mellow flavor Uses: Eating Keeping: A few weeks in good, firm condition Comments: They actually don't go bad for a few months if you like soft, mellow apples. Read more about Crème d’Licious	8/31 to 9/06	9/06
Wealthy		Wealthy Origin: Excelsior, Minnesota by Peter Gideon, 1860 Parentage: Open pollinated Cherry Crabapple Size & Color: Medium; red wash over green/yellow Flesh & Flavor: Coarse, juicy, tart, winey Uses: Eating, fabulous apple pies Keeping: Six weeks Comments: Minnesota's first commercial apple, huge success in its day. Parent of Haralson (newly discovered info) Read the great story about Wealthy	8/31 to 9/15	9/27

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Apple Variety	Pick Your Own?	Thumbnail Description	Approx. Picking Dates	End Avail- ability
MN 1728		MN 1728 Origin: University of Minnesota, unreleased Parentage: MN 1527 x Melba Size & Color: Toward large; full deep purple Flesh & Flavor: White, fine; can be flavorful, sweet Uses: Eating, juice, but NOT cooking Keeping: A couple weeks Comments: Inferior to most other varieties	9/06 to 9/15	9/25
Sponselli		Sponselli Origin: Le Center, Minnesota Parentage: Unknown Size & Color: Medium to large; pearly fluorescent yellow with bright pink blush Flesh & Flavor: Utterly hard and dense; tastes like honeydew melon Uses: Eating Keeping: Two months before softening to normal Comments: Hardest of the hard apples, very hard Read more about Sponselli	8/30	10/06
Haralson		Haralson Origin: University of Minnesota, released 1924 Parentage: Malinda x Wealthy Size & Color: Medium; broken red striping over green/yellow Flesh & Flavor: Crisp, very juicy, very lively sweet/tart with unique"ground" flavor Uses: Eating, pies, cider (when available, we use some Haralson in every gallon and all Haralson in every pie) Keeping: Outstanding condition until March 15 every year Comments: Minnesota Harvest has selected 8 new, naturally-occurring Haralson strains including Scarlet O'Haralson, Golden Haralson, Tiger, Bessie Junn, and Early Orange. See photos of these strains by scrolling in this listing. Read more about Haralson	8/30	3/15
Red Baron		Red Baron Origin: University of Minnesota, released 1969 Parentage: Golden Delicious x Daniel's Red Duchess Size & Color: Medium; peachy orange over yellow Flesh & Flavor: Coarse, dryish, with pear-like flavor Uses: Eating, good pies with little sugar, all uses Keeping: Six weeks Comments: Best flavor when "ripeness bumps" are present	8/30	10/10
MN 1606		MN 1606 Origin: University of Minnesota, not released Parentage: MN 447 x Northern Spy Size & Color: Toward large; two-tone red over yellow Flesh & Flavor: Crunchy, yellowish flesh with rich, sweet, outstanding flavor Uses: Eating, cider Keeping: Sometimes keeps in great condition thru March Comments: Flavor reminiscent of the old original, fantastic Delicious. Very pleasurable eating.	8/30	11/06
Honeycrisp		Honeycrisp Origin: University of Minnesota, released 1991 Parentage: Keepsake x unknown (read new info on DNA test) Size & Color: Large; broken orange stripes over yellow Flesh & Flavor: Incredibly watermelon crisp with sweet, mild, clover honey flavoring Uses: Superb eating, all other uses as well Keeping: Superb keepability until June of the year after harvest Comments: We grow some of the best Honeycrisp in the world at Minnesota Harvest Read more about Honeycrisp	9/05	06/15
Cortland		Cortland Origin: Cornell University, Geneva, New York, 1915 Parentage: McIntosh x Ben Davis Size & Color: Large with deep burgundy stripes over green/yellow Flesh & Flavor: Coarse, very white; rich, full, winey, aromatic flavor Uses: Eating, pies, sauce, cider (all purpose) Keeping: Three months Comments: Very popular Pick Your Own variety	8/30	12/15
McIntosh		McIntosh Origin: Dundela, Ontario, Canada, 1811 Parentage: Unknown. Discovered as wild seedling Size & Color: Medium; glossy red-maroon over green Flesh & Flavor: Fine, juicy, cidery Uses: Eating, apple sauce, pies, cider Keeping: Crisp for a month, less crisp for 6 months Comments: Eastern US grows tons of Macs	8/30	12/31
Honeygold		Honeygold Origin: University of Minnesota, released 1970 Parentage: Golden Delicious x Haralson Size & Color: Medium; bright yellow with prominent brown lenticels Flesh & Flavor: Crunchy like a standard (eastern-grown) Golden Delicious, with sweeter, richer, honey-like flavor Uses: Eating and all other uses. Makes a no-sugar apple pie. Keeping: Through Christmas, then quality diminishes Comments: Honeygold grown at Minnesota Harvest are among the best-flavored grown anywhere. Very tender for handling and very susceptible to bruising, though.	9/20	1/15
Pineapple		Pineapple Origin: Minnesota Harvest, original seed planted 1973 Parentage: Unknown Size & Color: Smallish; yellow/green with ugly red dots and pretty pink blush Flesh & Flavor: Tenacious crisp, dense fine flesh; particularly acidic pineapple taste Uses: Eating, cider. We've never made a Pineapple pie, but that's a great idea! Keeping: A couple months Comments: Often tastes like a pineapple, but depends when it's picked Read more about Pineapple	09/25 to 10/06	10/25
Plum Crabbie		Plum Crabbie Origin: Minnesota Harvest Parentage: Unknown Size & Color: 1" x 1-1/2" long, about average size for a crab Flesh & Flavor: Snapping crisp and seriously juicy; tastes like frozen grape juice concentrate Uses: Eating primarily, but also jelly, cider, and canning Keeping: Two months Comments: Along with Nectarapple, has most exquisite flesh texture Read more about Plum Crabbie	10/04	10/15
Nectarapple		Nectarapple Origin: Minnesota Harvest Parentage: Unknown Size & Color: Smallish, oblong to conical; vibrant, solid magenta Flesh & Flavor: Breaking, white, tight flesh with unusual chew and chewable skin; complex fruity flavor often tasting like a nectarine Uses: Eating Keeping: Remarkably long keeper with excellent texture, to mid-winter Comments: Topper's very favorite apple ...for much more on Nectarapple, click here	9/25 to 10/25	1/25
MN 1403		MN 1403 Origin: University of Minnesota, not released Parentage: Golden Delicious x Daniel's Red Duchess Size & Color: Medium; absolutely gorgeous yellow with generous pink cheek Flesh & Flavor: Firm, with deep, rich golden banana flavor Uses: Eating, probably other uses, but we haven't tried any Keeping: Limited to a month or so Comments: We'd grow more except for fireblight and alternate bearing	9/29 to 10/05	10/25
Austin		Austin Origin: Shakopee, Minnesota Parentage: Unknown Size & Color: Large, high-shouldered, blocky; red and deep burgundy striping Flesh & Flavor: Very crisp with sweet/tart, world-class flavor Uses: Eating and all other uses Keeping: Outstanding until mid-winter Comments: One of the greatest apples ever grown anywhere. On a personal note, named in the early 1990's after Austin Marie Sponsel, my daughter.	9/29	10/25
Empire		Empire Origin: Wallingford, CT, intro by Cornell University, Geneva, NY, 1966 Parentage: Thought to be McIntosh x Red Delicious Size & Color: Medium to small; wonderful two-tone red/maroon striping Flesh & Flavor: Crisp, white; spritely, fresh-tasting, sweeter, starchier McIntosh flavor Uses: Eating and all other uses Keeping: Good through November, then softening and keeps to March Comments: Like Spartan, not possible to grow Empire properly here	9/30 to 10/05	12/06
Spartan		Spartan Origin: British Columbia, Canada, 1936 Parentage: McIntosh x Newtown Pippin Size & Color: Small*; 100% very deep purple Flesh & Flavor: Moderately firm*, weak flavor* Uses: Eating. We don't think it cooks so great. Keeping: All winter, but not crisp after Christmas Comments: Sorry, asterisks above relate to our growing conditions being unsuitable for Spartan. Read more about Spartan	09/30	12/31
Sweet Sixteen		Sweet Sixteen Origin: University of Minnesota, released 1977 Parentage: MN 447 x Northern Spy Size & Color: Toward large with two-tone red striping overall Flesh & Flavor: Crisp and juicy; spectacularly sweet! Uses: Eating Keeping: About two months, maybe less Comments: Actually gets over-sweet and gains licorice (anise) flavor	10/15	11/05
		Liberty Origin: Purdue, Rutgers, Illinois (PRI Co-Op) Parentage: Macoun x Purdue 54-12 Size & Color: Medium to smallish; impressive, stripeless, full deep purple Flesh & Flavor: Crisp, white, with some starch; subdued flavor Uses: All-purpose Keeping: We don't have much to go on. Everybody took 'em home and ate 'em. Comments: On the tree, they look like plump, irresistible black-red grapes.	10/15	11/06
Cold Gold		Cold Gold Origin: Minnesota Harvest Parentage: Unknown, but very likely one parent is Golden Delicious Size & Color: Medium; russet-free, bright yellow like Golden Delicious Flesh & Flavor: Mellow crispness; has some acidity to go with the rich sweetness and is indistinguishable from eastern-grown (best-flavored, best-textured) Golden Delicious Uses: Like Golden Delicious, excellent for all uses Keeping: Keeps all winter, but wanes after January under regular refrigeration Comments: If it's just like Golden Delicious, what's so special about Cold Gold? Click here to find out!	9/30 to 10/25	---

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Apple Variety	Pick Your Own?	Thumbnail Description	Approx. Picking Dates	End Avail- ability
MN 1505		MN 1505 Origin: University of Minnesota, not released Parentage: Golden Delicious x Daniel's Red Duchess Size & Color: Smallish to medium, pearl yellow Flesh & Flavor: Dense, very firm and crisp; mild flavor Uses: Eating Keeping: A month or two Comments: Some years it's fabulous color and flavor, other years it's a dog	8/30	11/05
Bessie Junn		Bessie Junn Origin: Minnesota Harvest, within sight of Bessie's Hollow Parentage: Maybe a naturally occurring mutation of Haralson Size & Color: Large to huge; orange-red striping over greenish yellow Flesh & Flavor: Crisp, very juicy, with face-peelingly acidic Haralson flavor Uses: As a party favor to watch peoples' faces scrunch up Keeping: Screamingly tart for a month, then normalizing Comments: Topper loves Bessie Junn Read more about Bessie Junn	10/10 to 10/15	11/15
Prairie Spy		Prairie Spy Origin: University of Minnesota, released 1940 Parentage: Unknown Size & Color: Usually medium; cherry red over green/yellow Flesh & Flavor: Tight, crisp, dryish; unique, complex, nutty plus citric flavor Uses: Outstanding eating, pies, cider, and as baked apples Keeping: Keeps very well into mid-January, then wanes thru March Comments: We'd feature prominently, but fireblight susceptibility is prohibitive.	10/15	01/15
Connell Red		Connell Red Origin: Menomonie, Wisconsin, by Tom Connell in 1956 Parentage: Naturally-occurring mutation of Fireside Size & Color: Large to huge; cherry red blush over greenish yellow Flesh & Flavor: Chunky, crunchy, dryish, substantive flesh; unique, rich, sweet banana flavor Uses: Eating only (because they stay crunchy even after baking), apple butter Keeping: Until April 15 in pretty good condition (6 months) Comments: Slightly milder and less acidic than Fireside, but essentially the same. Read more about Connell Red	10/01	4/15
Kleinheart		Kleinheart Origin: Eugene Klein (breeder), Clearwater, MN Parentage: Unknown Size & Color: Large, barrel-shaped fruit with shiny red blush Flesh & Flavor: Crunchy white, solid, somewhat juicy with slightly starchy sweet and tart flavor Uses: Eating and baking, pies are to rave about Keeping: Through mid-winter Comments: Well-liked. Very good comments from gift box recipients from coast to coast, indicating it weathers a five-day, cross-country trip very well. Read more about Kleinheart	8/30	09/15
Redwell		Redwell Origin: University of Minnesota, released 1946 Parentage: Open pollinated Scott's Winter Size & Color: Large; glossy but subdued red striping overall Flesh & Flavor: Moderately firm, very mild, non-acid Uses: Eating, pies Keeping: Keeps for months, but only crisp for a month or so Comments: Edible for people who can't eat other fresh apples	10/15 to 10/25	12/20
Roxtar		Roxtar (Rock Star cv.) Origin:Minnesota Harvest, tested as SQU Parentage: Unknown Size & Color: Toward large and blocky; 'Pink Lady pink' stripe and blush over green-to-yellow, but in some seasons can color darker and more fully Flesh & Flavor: Rock-hard! Low acid, muted sweet Uses: Great eating; other uses not yet determined Keeping: Several months, but needs more testing to be definitive Comments: A five-sided, superstar-patterned, popularly-flavored mega-hit! Read more about Roxtar	10/15 to 11/05	---
London		London Origin: Jordan, Minnesota, discovered by Eldred Stocker Parentage: Unknown Size & Color: Toward large; variable red striping over cream Flesh & Flavor: Firm, juicy, crisp; balanced sweet/tart flavor Uses: Eating and all other uses Keeping: Keeps into mid-winter Comments: London has twice rated in top four in our taste tests (very good, considering we grow 100 varieties!) On a personal note, named in early 1990's after London Vale Sponsel, my daughter.	10/17 to 10/23	12/06
Regent		Regent Origin: University of Minnesota, released 1964 Parentage: Red Duchess x Red Delicious Size & Color: Medium; bright red striping over yellow Flesh & Flavor: Crisp, sweet with a hint of starch, juicy and flavorful Uses: Eating and all other uses Keeping: Crisp to Christmas, then softer Comments: Appearance is very similar to Haralson.	10/15	12/06
Golden Haralson		Golden Haralson Origin: Minnesota Harvest, tested as HP-10 Parentage: Naturally-occurring mutation of Red Haralson Size & Color: Medium; gold to bright gold with faint to complete red-orange blush Flesh & Flavor: Crisp, very juicy, noisy-chewing and at least as tart as Haralson Uses: All uses Keeping: Good condition until March 15 Comments: A really remarkable discovery. Very good, not just a novelty! Read more about Golden Haralson	10/17 to 11/05	12/31
Fireside		Fireside Origin: University of Minnesota, released 1943 Parentage: McIntosh x Longfield Size & Color: Large to huge; firey, intense, broken orange and red stripes over yellow Flesh & Flavor: Chunky, crunchy, substantive flesh; unique, rich, sweet banana flavor Uses: Eating only (because they stay crunchy even after baking), apple butter Keeping: As long as 6 months, until about April 15 Comments: What a great apple! Read more about Fireside	10/05	3/15
Tiger		Tiger Origin: Minnesota Harvest Parentage: Naturally-occurring mutation of Red Haralson Size & Color: Medium; widely broken red striping over green to yellow Flesh & Flavor: Crisp, very juicy, with noticeably less sweetness than Haralson Uses: Eating, all other uses Keeping: Six months (a month longer than Haralson) til about April 15 Comments: Very exciting coloring. They stripe like a gourd, and every one is different. Read more about Tiger	10/15	3/15
Scarlet O'Haralson		Scarlet O'Haralson (Gone With the Wind cv.) Origin: Minnesota Harvest Parentage: Naturally-occurring mutation of Haralson Size & Color: Medium; full deep red blush that can go to nearly black Flesh & Flavor: More condensed and crisp than Haralson; more concentrated flavor than Haralson Uses: Eating and all other uses Keeping: Keeps through March 15, like Haralson Comments: Super-attractive and super-tasting. A multi-improvement on an already great variety. Read more about Scarlet O'Haralson	10/18 to 11/05	---
Sugar Shack		Sugar Shack Origin: Minnesota Harvest Parentage: Unknown Size & Color: Large; greenish yellow with pinkish cheek and pronounced lenticels Flesh & Flavor: Chunky-chewing, dryish like Malinda; sweet, with a wood-fired, smoky maple syrup taste Uses: Eating, other uses yet to be determined Keeping: Insufficient data Comments: The opposite of Plum Crabbie and Nectarapple because it's entirely sweet and has little acid Read more about Sugar Shack	10/20 to 11/05	---
Live Music		Live Music (at The Orchard cv.) Origin: Minnesota Harvest, tested as 'FF 99' Parentage: Unknown Size & Color: Toward large; striped rust over very dull green Flesh & Flavor: Very crisp, slightly yellow, and juicy; exceptional, complex "lively" spice-and-fruit flavor with Haralson undertones Uses: Spectacular eating, other uses not yet tested Keeping: Several months, but more experience is necessary to determine specifically Comments: Topper votes Live Music the best-flavored apple on the planet. "It's a concert being played in your mouth." Read more about Live Music	10/20 to 11/05	---
Scott County Crab		Scott County Crab Origin: Scott County, Minnesota, at Sponsel's Minnesota Harvest Parentage: Unknown Size & Color: Shaped like a miniature Red Delicious, about 2"; complex, variable red to dark maroon striping, stippling, and blush over yellow-orange. Flesh & Flavor: Crisp, very juicy; SWEET! with deep, tangy honey flavor reminiscent of Starking Delicious, the best-flavored Red Delicious ever grown. Uses: Eating. Other uses not attempted yet. Keeping: Undetermined at this time. Comments: Great-eating crab apple with lots of SUGAR in it. Read more about Scott County Crab	10/20 to 11/05	---
MN 1622		MN 1622 Origin: University of Minnesota Parentage: Haralson x Esopus Spitzenburg (Thomas Jefferson's favorite apple) Size & Color: Large, round, slightly muted red Flesh & Flavor: Crunchy white flesh, moderate flavor Uses: Eating Keeping: Through mid-winter Comments: Likeable. Read more about MN 1622	10/20 to 11/06	2/15
Golden Earl		Golden Earl Origin: Minnesota Harvest, tested as HP-05 Parentage: Unknown, but may include Honeygold, Haralson, NW Greening Size & Color: Toward large; very bright yellow with prominent ripeness bumps Flesh & Flavor: Coarse and hard; has Haralson ground flavor and acidity with Honeygold flavor and sweetness Uses: Eating and all other uses Keeping: Still crackin' hard on April 15 Comments: This is a premiere apple, featuring superior texture and flavor. Read more about Golden Earl	Ready Now! 10/25	4/15
Doc		Doc (Dr. Sponsel cv.) Origin: Minnesota Harvest Parentage: Possibly Stayman x Jonathan Size & Color: Large, round, black-red Flesh & Flavor: Tight, breaking white flesh with Winesap flavor Uses: Great for eating. Other uses not determined yet. Keeping: Two months crisp Comments: Coloring is so solid they often look artifiical, like a lacquered decorative Christmas apple Read more about Doc	10/25	---
Northwestern Greening		Northwestern Greening Origin: Waupaca County, Wisconsin, 1872 Parentage: Golden Russet x Alexander, but uncertain Size & Color: Large to huge; smooth, green to creamy, pearly skin Flesh & Flavor: Dense, fine, tight, crunchy; Fireside-like flavor Uses: Eating, pies (some of the richest pies on earth) Keeping: Until April, mellowing, of course Comments: Our description of NW Greening is unlike anyone else's, because of our soil. Probably the best-tasting NWG ever grown come from Minnesota Harvest.	10/25 to 11/05	3/01
MN 1014		MN 1014 Origin: University of Minnesota, not released Parentage: We'll ask Size & Color: Toward large; dull, rusty red stripes over dull, rusty green Flesh & Flavor: Crunchy, great chew; tart with a Haralson-type ground flavor Uses: Eating and all other uses Keeping: Keeps well until about mid-April Comments: Homely, but, like Chestnut Crab, prettier when you know how good it tastes. Unfortunately, very susceptible to fireblight.	10/30 to 11/05	12/15
Keepsake		Keepsake Origin: University of Minnesota, released 1978 Parentage: MN 447 x Northern Spy Size & Color: Smallish, blocky; full deep burgundy blush Flesh & Flavor: Dense, hard, crisp, juicy, spicy, rosy, some starch, not a typical apple flavor Uses: Eating, cider Keeping: Well-named, very good keeper, crisp thru February Comments: A secret that's too well-kept. Deserves far more attention. The only identified parent of Honeycrisp.	10/25	3/15
Malinda		Malinda Origin: Vermont, 1860 Parentage: Unknown Size & Color: Small, conical with sheep's nose; deep, rich yellow with red spots possible Flesh & Flavor: Dry, dense, substantive flesh; mild, pear-like flavor Uses: Eating, pies, but flavor comes alive as dried apples ("schnitz") Keeping: Very long, through April (6 months), mellowing throughout Comments: Parent of Haralson, Chestnut Crab, Sweet Sixteen, Beacon, Keepsake, and Honeycrisp (through Keepsake). University of Vermont says, "... a variety that lives on today as a major foundation of the University of Minnesota's breeding program." We say, "Thank you, Vermont." Read more about Malinda - the Mother of Minnesota Apples	10/31 to 11/05	4/1

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