It’s CrimsonCrisp time!
1 bushel of damage-free apples from an 8-year-old tree on M.7 rootstock.
The apples are fully ripe, sweet, crunchy, and have a great aroma - perfect for fresh eating. Mine went into the fridge for storage (in plastic bags).
Last year, apples were picked on 10/6 and 10/18, with notes showing that night temperatures dropped to 40°F around that time. In 2024, ripening is 2-3 weeks earlier.
UMass 2024 Apple Maturity Report indicates that CrimsonCrips “need to be harvested ASAP. light crop = early maturity” as of 9/23/24 2024 Apple Maturity Report | Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment
Washed apples
Two 1/2 bushel boxes:
Apples/tree:
