EARLY RIPENING APPLE VARIETIES 



James F. Anderson 

 Department of Plant and Soil Sciences 



There appears to be increasing interest in early-ripening 

 apple varieties, particularly by those growers operating retail 

 sales outlets. Comments on some of the newer sorts are given be- 

 low. All of the varieties discussed are now growing at our Belcher- 

 town facility but two have not fruited as yet, comments on these 

 varieties will be based on performance in other areas. All of 

 these trees are too young to evaluate as to yield potential. 



J u 1 y red 



This New Jersey introduction was harvested during the first 

 week of August at Horticultural R'^search Center. The fruits are 

 of medium size (2 1/2" +), medium red and have a bright, smooth 

 finish. The eating quality was very good for an apple of this sea- 

 son. Tlie handling and keeping qualities are ^ery good. Julyre' 

 apppv--. to be wery promising. 



Uc'M Jersey ^36 



We fruited one tree of this selection last summer, 

 ^■jit -M'pened in late July. The fruit is very attractive with 

 . tight, smooth tjnish and medium red color. This selection wa 

 least i-qiial tn Julyred in this initial comp.irison 

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Q u i n t e 



Ttiis variety has yet to fruit in our orchard. The fruit ci 

 tliis lanadian introduction ripens 7 to 10 duys before Melba, hj^ 

 a yellow skin overlaid with an attractive red blush and is equal 

 to M^lba in quality. Under good growing conditions, an average 

 of 80% of the skin is red. Quinte will probably require thinning 

 to get good size and spot picking may be necessary. 



Tydeman's Early (Tydeman's Red) 



An English variety from a cross 

 Pearmain. This variety, ripening in 



Mcintosh in appearance, but is said to 

 The apples have a green undercolor and 

 red blush. The fruit has good quality 

 early fall trade. Tydeman's Early has 

 to Rome. 



of Mcintosh and 

 late August, is 



Worcester 

 similar to 



average larger in size, 

 are overlaid with a medium- 

 and looks promising for the 

 a habit of growth similar 



Summerred 



A new introduction from British Columbia. Summerred is said 

 to ripen in late August. The fruits are described as attractive 

 and excellent in flavor. The skin is highly colored with a bright 

 solid red blush. The texture is fine, crisp, juicy and moderately 

 f i rm. 



