In this AndNowUKnow exclusive, Zirkle Fruit, a grower for Rainier Fruit Company, discusses its Honeycrisp expertise and the ways that the company has found success with this variety.
Harold Austin, Director of Orchard Administration at Zirkle Fruit, tells us that Honeycrisp is a variety that takes a lot of time and care. It is important to determine where to plant the variety to get in right location, climate and even microclimate to bring out the best quality during harvest and production. Honeycrisp apple harvest begins early September. Harold added that during the first years of developing the variety, the company had to learn a lot about the characteristic of the fruit to understand how to handle it properly.
Dennis Baker, Production Manager at Zirkle Fruit, spoke to us about what sets the variety apart. According to Dennis, Honeycrisp has a unique texture and has a good crunch. It’s not actually sweeter, but the mix of acid and sugar make for that great flavor that has lead to its popularity.
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