Jonagold Apples
Estimated Inventory, lb : 0
Description/Taste
Jonagold apples have an under blush which varies in color from greenish yellow to rosy orange depending on the strain and the temperature the apples are grown in. The skin is also covered with red spotting and vertical striping. Large in size its flesh is crisp, juicy and creamy yellow in color. The Jonagold apple has a balanced blend of both its parents’ flavors offering the sweet-tart taste found in the Jonathan and the aromatic honey like scent of the Golden Delicious.
Seasons/Availability
Jonagold apples are available beginning in the early fall.
Current Facts
A fairly new American variety the Jonagold apple was first discovered in 1968 at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station. The Jonagold is a cross between two important American varieties the Golden Delicious and Jonathan. The Jonagold apple has over seventy different strains, each which vary slightly in color, size and taste.
