ukie
August 29, 2025, 6:34pm
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I have a mature Crimsoncrisp tree, and I love the apples. They store well, their flavor intensifies in storage, and they remain crisp. The tree is virtually disease-resistant in my no-spray environment, which is a big plus. The apples also hang well on the tree, till end of September/beginning of October in my zone.
See my posts on 2024 apple thread:
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…
What a timely question! My wife and I were just snacking on Crimson Crisp apples. In our family, everyone likes Crimson Crisp. It’s a sweet, crunchy apple with a nice, unique aroma. Aside from its taste, I like it because it’s resistant to summer rot and hangs well on the tree for an extended time.
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Crimson Crisp apples are looking great, with very minimal issues related to summer rot. My goal is to keep them on the tree until October.
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Unfortunately, I can’t comment on Triumph.
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