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SnowSweet® Characteristics

Flavor:

Most outstanding feature!

Sweet with a slight tart balance and rich overtones

Texture:
Fine. Firm to crisp
Features:

Flesh is very slow to oxidize when exposed to air

High fruit quality & cold hardiness

Region:

Zone 4a hardy, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone map. Appears comparable to Haralson and Honeycrisp

Grows best in northern U.S., Canada and areas with a relatively cooler climate

Growth Habit:
SnowSweet®
Somewhat pendant (drooping) and open
Vigor:
Moderate
Productivity:
Annual
Ripening Season:
Late, approximately 2 weeks after Honeycrisp
Fruit Shape:
Oblate (wider than tall)
Fruit Size:
2.8 to 3.1 inches (71-79mm.) Not many oversized or small, unripe fruit
Color:
70-85% bronze-red blush
Scab Response:
Average to above average resistance
Fire Blight Response:
Above average resistance
Storage Life:
1-1/2 to 2 months in common storage (34-37°F)
Culinary Use:
Excellent for fresh eating, snack trays, salads, sauces

SnowSweet® (Wildung cultivar), Zestar!® (Minnewashta cultivar) and SweeTango® (Minneiska cultivar) are registered trademarks of the University of Minnesota.