Malinda (apple)
Malus pumila 'Malinda' | |
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Species | Malus pumila |
Hybrid parentage | Apparently unknown[1] |
Origin | Vermont[2] |
The malinda apple is a cultivar of domesticated apple, originating in New England.,[3] most likely Vermont.[2]
The Malinda's importance in other apples[]
Malinda genes, whether as a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, led to all of
- ,
- ,
- Haralson,
- Beacon,
- Honeygold,
- Honeycrisp,
- ,
- , and
- Sweet Sixteen[4]
The flavor of the Malinda Apple[]
The flavor of a Malinda is akin to the taste of pears.[4]
References[]
- ^ Minnesota State Horticultural Society (1904). The Minnesota Horticulturist: Annual report of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society. Minnesota State Horticultural Society. pp. 186–.
- ^ a b "New England Apple Finder". New England Apple Association. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "Tree Fruits". Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Malinda Mother of Minnesota Apples". minnesotaharvest.net. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
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- Apple cultivars