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Apples
Honeycrisp
✓ VerifiedMinnesota, USA
Bred at the University of Minnesota and released in 1991, Honeycrisp became famous almost overnight for its shattering crispness and balanced sweet-tart flavor. Cells in the flesh are unusually large, which is part of what gives it that signature crunch.
Submitted by @system · 10 days ago
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Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 3-6
Chill hours
~700 hours
Pollination
Self-fertile but sets a noticeably better crop with a cross-pollinator such as Gala, Fuji, or Golden Delicious nearby.
Care info
A moderate, consistent grower. Susceptible to bitter pit if the tree is over-fertilized with nitrogen or under-watered during fruit sizing.
Recommendations
Thin fruit early to improve size and reduce biennial bearing. Harvest promptly at ripeness — Honeycrisp softens quickly once picked.
Flavor Profile
Explosively crisp with a well-balanced sweet-tart flavor and notable juiciness
Quick facts
Skin color
Red over yellow-green
Size
Medium to large
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 3-6
Chill hours
700