The good news is that yes, there is a whole line of red-fleshed apples with a range of tastes and growth habits that are also scab-resistant. They are bred by Marcus Kobelt at Lubera in Switzerland http://www.lubera.co.uk/luberacouk/redlove.html
The bad news is that they are not available in the USA presently. Kevin Hauser Kuffel Creek Apple Nursery Riverside, California Uganda, East Africa On Sun, 2 Feb 2014 09:54:23 -0800, John Belisle <jdbeli...@hotmail.com> wrote: > I just reread my not to you all and to clarify I am referring to a red > fleshed apple. > > -----Original Message----- > From: apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net > [mailto:apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net] On Behalf Of John Belisle > Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2014 9:48 AM > To: 'Apple-crop discussion list' > Subject: [apple-crop] Red apples > > I have grown Mountain Rose &Pink Pearl (same variety) and they do sell and > create interest. However they are very mealy, tart, and have a short life. > In other words compared to a modern apple they suck!!! > > The question of the day is is there a better red apple???? And if so how > does a smaller guy with great niche markets obtain it??? > > Thanks > > John Belisle > BelleWood Acres > 4160 Guide Merdian > Lynden Wa. 98264 > Off: 360-318-7720 > Cell: 360-739-4060 > > > > > _______________________________________________ > apple-crop mailing list > apple-crop@virtualorchard.net > http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop > > _______________________________________________ > apple-crop mailing list > apple-crop@virtualorchard.net > http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop _______________________________________________ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop
