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Arkansas Black
✓ VerifiedArkansas, USA
A 19th-century heirloom, possibly a Winesap seedling, known for skin that darkens to nearly black-purple in storage and a flavor that mellows and improves for months after picking.
Submitted by @system · 10 days ago
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Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 5-8
Chill hours
~800 hours
Pollination
Needs a pollinator; blooms mid-to-late season.
Care info
A slow, sturdy grower. Fruit is very firm at harvest and needs time in storage to reach its best flavor.
Recommendations
Pick before the first hard frost and store several weeks to a few months before eating for the best flavor development.
Flavor Profile
Firm and tart at harvest, mellowing into a rich, spicy sweetness after storage
Quick facts
Skin color
Deep purple-red, near black in storage
Size
Medium
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 5-8
Chill hours
800