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.
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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
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.
Contact us directly at superiorfruit@umn.edu (612-624-1384)