Description
Top quality early apple. Fruit features smooth, glossy-red coloring with firm flesh and medium-grained, crisp texture. Sweet, sub-acid flavor ideal for fresh-eating. Start the apple season off strong! Originates from Lafayette, Indiana in 1971. Keeps for 2-3 months in proper storage. Disease-resistant to apple scab, cedar apple rust, fire blight, and mildew. Ripens in August. Pollinator required: Choose another apple variety. See Recommended Pollinators below. Co-Op 13 cultivar
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Medium |
| Ripens/Harvest | August |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Mild, Subacid |
| Texture | Firm, Juicy, Crispy |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 5 |
| Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow apple trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
