* apple-crop [apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.com] on behalf of
> Hugh Thomas [hughthoma...@gmail.com]
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> *Subject:* Re: [Apple-Crop] Cosmic Crisp
>
> First of all, "Cosmic Crisp" is a stupid
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From: apple-crop [apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.com] on behalf of Hugh
Thomas [hughthoma...@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 12:15 PM
To: Apple-Crop discussion list
Subject: Re: [Apple-Crop] Cosmic Crisp
First of all, "
Hugh - please don’t hold back - tell us how you really feel -
“...red outfit with a big logo on his chest with a yellow CC.” - - and don’t go
giving away marketing ideas - make ‘em pay for them -
D
> On Mar 21, 2017, at 1:15 PM, Hugh Thomas wrote:
>
> First of all, "Cosmic Crisp" is a stu
First of all, "Cosmic Crisp" is a stupid name, no doubt, some committee
consisting of 500 came up with it. Sounds like a pimpled-up teen-aged
super-hero character from another planet who gets real flakey if you mess
with him. And by the way, he has a red outfit with a big logo on his chest
with a y
My understanding is that Cosmic Crisp will be an open variety in seven
years.
Numbers we were quoted for "all in" establishment costs per acre was
$60,000 on a large planting. No land acquisition costs. Land prep, trees,
support, tractors, irrigation, machinery buildings and housing for H2A
labor
Very interesting. Like the author and commenters said, consumers will be the
key. This isn't about retail agriculture, this is full-blown wholesale
production and marketing. The 'Cosmic Crisp' all-in approach really is a
gamble. Consumer response will depend on how well WA delivers this product
David,
Thanks for sharing this. When WA decides on something, it’s full speed ahead.
Craig
Craig J. Kahlke
Area Extension Educator
Fruit Quality Management
Team Leader
Lake Ontario Fruit Program
Cornell Cooperative Extension
4487 Lake Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
Cell: 585-735-5448
Work: 716-433-883
