Liberty Apple

  • February 1, 2023 at 6:12 pm #17146
    Todd Parlo
    Keymaster

    A Macoun/Perdue 54-12 cross released by the NY State Experimental Station in 1978. Bred for disease resistance. Immune to apple scab fungus. This is a bright red to purple apple ripening in late summer or early fall. All purpose.

    February 1, 2023 at 6:16 pm #17147
    Todd Parlo
    Keymaster

    This is one of the most commonly recommended apples at our nursery. It is nearly bullet proof for the novice apple grower due to the disease resistance, hardiness and general usefulness. Most folks love it for fresh eating but it does great in cooking, cider and is a common base in hard cider mixes. We do find it benefits from thinning the fruit in heavy bearing years. If you don’t your fruit will be smaller than those you find in the supermarket.

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