Apple (Malus domestica) JONAPRINCE

Apple (Malus domestica) 'Jonaprince'

Early winter variety with large, carmine-red fruits and delicious taste.

'Jonaprince' is a popular mutation of the well-known Jonagold variety. It is an early winter apple variety valued for its large to extremely large fruits (when thinned) with attractive red coloration. It offers an excellent, harmonious taste that satisfies even demanding consumers.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Large to extremely large fruits (with proper thinning).
• Attractive deep carmine-red color.
• Fine, creamy, and juicy flesh.
• Sweet-tart, very tasty flavor.
• High yield (fruits in clusters).

Origin and Registration

• Origin: Netherlands (mutation of Jonagold variety)

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium to strong, spreading crown.
• Fruiting: Bears fruit in clusters on short wood.
• Requirements: Requires summer pruning before harvest (for better coloration) and fruit thinning to achieve fruit size.

Fruit

• Size: Large.
• Shape: Round.
• Skin: Medium thick, dry, without bloom, red to carmine-red.
• Flesh: White to creamy, fine, moderately juicy.
• Taste: Sweet-tart, very tasty.
• Usage: Storage, fresh consumption.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Self-sterile. Suitable pollinators: 'Granny Smith', 'Idared', 'Fuji', 'Gala', 'James Grieve', 'Melrose', 'Pinova', 'Rubín', 'Spartan', 'Starking'.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: End of August to mid-September (for better coloration).
• Consumption maturity: October to February.