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Big Flirt™
Big enough to share the love!
Big enough to share the love!
Meet Big Flirt™ - the showstopper you can’t ignore. This extra-large, bright red beauty turns heads in the orchard with its bold look and smooth, mild flavor that keeps you coming back for more. Big Flirt™ ripens midseason and gives a crisp, juicy bite wrapped in stunning color, making it the perfect apple to steal the spotlight and maybe your heart.
Looking to turn heads in your orchard?
Join as a member to add Big Flirt to your lineup; it’s too good to play hard to get.
Characteristics
Characteristics
Parentage
Honeycrisp x NY543
Harvest Season
Approximately one week earlier than Honeycrisp
Fruit Characteristics
Size: large; 3.0 to 3.6 inches (75 to 92 mm)
Skin color: 85-95% blushed red
Texture: very crisp and juicy; similar to Honeycrisp
Firmness: 16-19 lbs. of pressure at harvest
Flavor: sweet, mild, low acid
Storage life: 7-9 months in common storage without CA or 1-MCP
Tree Characteristics
Vigor: medium vigor
Productivity: generally exhibits annual bearing
Disease Resistance
Scab: tolerant; similar to Honeycrisp
Join as a Member
Join as a Member
Whether you're looking to diversify your orchard, attract more visitors, or offer fruit that commands a premium, the Superior Fruit Innovations grower network gives you the tools, and the trees, to grow something remarkable.
Ready to bring the next generation of premium fruit to your orchard?
Ready to bring the next generation of premium fruit to your orchard?
Contact us directly at superiorfruit@umn.edu
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