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Spartan
type: Cider, Dessert, Juice
summary: The first of many apples developed at the Canada Agriculture Research Station in British Columbia, the Spartan remains a favoured multi-purpose varietal, almost a century later.
identification: Small to medium in size, round to round conic with the crown often showing five distinct knobs. The base colour of the smooth skin is greenish which is almost entirely covered with a deep red, almost maroon, blush and a pattern of fine white stripes. Slightly ribbed and with a profusion of small, light coloured dots at the calyx which is medium size, partly open and set in a deep, narrow and ribbed basin. The stem is medium long and slender and set in a narrow and deep cavity, surrounded by brownish russet rays. The skin develops a bloom when ripe.
characteristics: The flesh is stark white, fine-grained, crisp and juicy. Some acidity and distinct hints of melon and strawberry. Flavour best when the fruit is allowed to ripen on the tree until completely blushed with red. Brix 11.7, acidity 4.3 g/litre
uses: Intended for fresh eating but also makes a sweet, flavourful juice. A flavourful addition to cider as a sweet apple.
origins: Developed in the 1920s by R.C. Palmer at the Dominion Experimental Farm (now known as Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre) in Summerland, British Columbia (Canada), by crossing a McIntosh with what was thought to be a Newton Pippin. Recent DNA analysis, however, indicates that there is no Newton Pippin in its genetic make-up and researchers are trying to determine the pollen donor. The apple was introduced to growers in 1936.
cultivation: Moderately vigorous, upright spreading. Starts to bear young and produces crops on an annual basis. However, it needs annual thinning to maintain fruit size.
mutations: Spartan Summerland Spur
Hunter Spartan
Spartan 4N Number 3
Spartan 4N Scotland
Spartan 4N Sweden
Spartan Compact
cold storage: Keeps up to five months.
vulnerabilities: Resistant to mildew, but susceptible to scab and canker. Moderately susceptible to fire blight.
harvest: In the last half of the fourth period and the early fifth, (135 to 150 days after petal fall. The fruit hangs well until fully ripe.
notes: The Spartan and Empire share the same parentage.
pollination group: D
pollination peak: 12
ploidism: Diploid. Self fertile but produces the best crops in the proximity of a suitable source of pollen.
cold storage weeks: 20
brix: 11.7
acidity: 4.3
harvest period: 4
hardiness: 3
sg: 1.0471
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