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SJCA38R6A74
type: Cider, Dessert, Juice, Sauce
synonyms: Marketed under the trademarked name Eden. There is also a British apple named Eden .
identification: Medium to large, round and tending to be somewhat flattened. Edens often tend to grow lopsided and irregular in shape. The skin is medium thick with a base colour of greenish yellow over which is a solid red wash. The calyx is closed to half open, set in a shallow to medium basin. The stem is thin to medium and long, set in a deep and wide cavity.
characteristics: The flesh is white, firm, fine-grained and melting, but crisp. Sweet and slightly tart with noticeable aroma. Resistant to bruising.
uses: Since the flesh resists browning when cut, this is touted as a choice for making dried apple rings and chips as well as fruit salads. Also used for cider and juice. The tendency of fruit to cling to the branch after maturity makes it a possible choice for making ice cider.
origins: Developed in 1971 by Shahrokh Khanizadeh at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Horticultural Research an Development Centre in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec (Canada) by crossing a Linda with Jonamac. Released in 1985.
cultivation: Moderately vigorous tree with a upright spreading growth habit, but new shoots tend to droop. Bears fruit on spurs and holds the fruit even after full ripeness.
cold storage: Stores well in cool conditions for up to five months.
vulnerabilities: Scab resistant.
harvest: Ready for harvest late in the fourth period.
notes: Very similar to the Macspur in many respects.
ploidism: Diploid, Self sterile.
cold storage weeks: 20
harvest period: 4
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