Thank you for this, Glen - it is new information to me - I have been twiddling
my thumbs waiting for color here, not only on Jonagold, but on all the later
varieties - tonight will be the first night of the season in the lower
40’s/upper30’s - hope that we’ll see some color development soon -
. Mosbah
From: apple-crop [mailto:apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.com] On Behalf Of
Hugh Thomas
Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 2:32 PM
To: kellyorchards; Apple-Crop discussion list
Subject: Re: [Apple-Crop] Jonagold
A heavy crop will do it. Find a tree with good color and then make an estimate
Art: Many factors contribute to poor color in “Jonagold” and other varieties
of apples.
1. “Joangold” is not a high coloring cultivar, except in excellent sites
where it can get adequate cool nights and warm (but not hot) days at least one
month before harvest.
2. “Jonagold” is a
