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Crimson Delight is an
Crimson Delight is an apple
An apple is an edible fruit produced by an apple tree (''Malus domestica''). Apple trees are cultivated worldwide and are the most widely grown species in the genus '' Malus''. The tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ances ...
cultivar
A cultivar is a type of cultivated plant that people have selected for desired traits and when propagated retain those traits. Methods used to propagate cultivars include: division, root and stem cuttings, offsets, grafting, tissue culture ...
and is a cross of a Splendour with a Gala
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. In February 2016 Washington State University
Washington State University (Washington State, WSU, or informally Wazzu) is a public land-grant research university with its flagship, and oldest, campus in Pullman, Washington. Founded in 1890, WSU is also one of the oldest land-grant uni ...
relaunched the apple variety with the name Sunrise Magic. The apple is also known as WA 2.
The Crimson Delight tree has a compact growth habit and is highly productive. The fruit is not prone to sunburn or bitter pit and is harvested in the fall around late September to October. Post-harvest the fruit is not sensitive to bruising and is easy to handle on packing lines. The apple stores exceptionally well and can last 6 months in refrigerated storage and 12 months in controlled atmosphere storage. Flavor peaks as it is stored and ripens further if set out on a counter for a few days to a week.
Crimson Delight is a multi-purpose apple intended for snacking, baking and fresh recipes. The fruit size is medium to large with a firm texture and is crisp and juicy. The skin is an orange red to pinkish blush over a limited yellow background.
Disease susceptibility
*Bitter Pit: Low *Sunburn: Low *Stem Bowl Splits: Higher with late harvestingSee also
*List of apple cultivars
Over 7,500 cultivars of the culinary or eating apple (''Malus domestica'') are known. Some are extremely important economically as commercial products, though the vast majority are not suitable for mass production. In the following list, use for ...
References
External links
*https://web.archive.org/web/20160212050844/http://www.kplu.org/post/wsu-team-creates-cascades-friendly-cousin-honeycrisp American apples Apple cultivars Apple production in Washington (state) {{apple-fruit-stub