Maiden Blush apple
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Maiden Blush | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genus | Malus |
| Species | M. domestica |
| Cultivar | Maiden Blush |
| Origin | New Jersey, pre 1817 |
Maiden Blush or Maiden's Blush, also called Lady Blush and Red Cheek, is an apple cultivar used for both fresh eating and for cooking.[1] It was previously a popular apple for drying, for which it is especially well suited due to its low juice content.[2]
| ---- | When to pick | When ripe enough to eat | Latest cold storage limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Northern states | Aug. 20 - Sept. 10 | Sept. 5 - Oct. 15 | Dec. 15 |
| In Southern states | Aug. 10 - Sept. 1 | Aug. 25 - Sept. 15 | Nov. 1 |
