One of the most cold-hardy of apple varieties, Honeycrisp is a medium-to-large sized apple, with a light green/yellow background largely covered with red-orange flush with strong hint of pink if grown in good sunlight. Ripening relatively early in September, the apples keep until April in storage and retain their crispness. Interestingly, it appears that the flavor can improve for 7-10 days after being taken out of cold store. An excellent eating apple, can be used for cooking and baking. Reliable annual producer. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil. *Requires another apple within 500′ for cross-pollination.
