Apple variety: Jonathan
This information forms part of Agfact H4.1.12 Apple varieties.
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Apple variety: Jonathan |
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| Origin: | Seedling from Esopus Spitzburg seed, found on Philip Rick’s farm, Woodstock, Ulster County, New York, USA, over 150 years ago. (NOT from Johnny Appleseed sowings.) |
| Tree: | Moderately weak with weeping habit. |
| Disease status: | Susceptible to mildew, moderately resistant to scab. |
| Chilling requirement: | Fairly high. |
| Blossom and pollination: |
Early–mid season. Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Delicious. |
| Fruit shape: | Round to flat conical, medium, can be small. |
| Skin and flesh: |
Bright red with a stripe over 50–75% of surface. Crisp flesh, sweet and juicy with a tang. |
| Harvest and yield: |
End of February, early March. |
| Storage: | Moderate; can develop scald and Jonathan spot. |
Red strain
Red Jonathan
Sport of Jonathan. Similar to ordinary Jonathan, solid red up to 100% of surface; not quite as good a flavour as ordinary Jonathan.