Growing Into The Future

The family is among the first in New Zealand to turn to a V-trellis system, with metal posts, to improve efficiency and maximize the opportunities of new varieties, including Ambrosia, Jazz, Envy and Smitten.

Thinking of changing varieties? These growers have some advice.

Good Fruit Grower caught up with two growers — Michael Zingler and Tony Blattner — who shared the stories behind their decisions to add a new variety, in this case the club apple Smitten.

Blind RenaissanceJune 29, 2017Twin Bee Orchard, Michigan, Good Fruit Grower, Smitten, New Zealand, New York

Lots of New Apples Coming to Market

Two of the many international introductions that are drawing interest are the New Zealand offerings PremA129 (to be licensed and sold as Dazzle), which is a cross of Scired (a Gala and Splendour cross known as NZ Queen) and Sweetie (a Royal Gala and Braeburn cross), and Smitten, which has grandparents in Falstaff, Fiesta, Braeburn and Gala.

European Consumers Like Bicolored Apples

European consumers prefer bicolored apples and in some countries, including Germany, they associate dark red apples with mealiness.

Blind RenaissanceOctober 15, 2014Good Fruit Grower, bicolored, European Fruit Magazine, Smitten

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