Meet Rave® - the life of the party. This early-season apple bursts onto the scene with electric color and a brightly tart, irresistibly juicy flavor that demands attention. Crisp, refreshing, and ready weeks before most varieties, Rave® is the apple that wakes up taste buds and gets the season started with a bang.
Rave® growers are limited to 1000 total trees and are not permitted to sell directly into wholesale markets or through grocery stores without prior written approval from the University.
Parentage
Honeycrisp x AA44
Harvest Season
Mid-August thru early-September in Minnesota
1-2 weeks earlier than Minneiska (known as SweeTango®) and up to 4 weeks before Honeycrisp
Fruit Characteristics
Size: 2.75 to 3.0 inches (71 to 76 mm)
Skin color: 85-100% scarlet red
Texture: very firm
Firmness: 14-19 lbs. pressure at harvest
Flavor: pleasantly tart when picked early, well balanced when picked at full maturity
Storage life: very good; up to six months in common storage without 1-MCP
Tree Characteristics
Vigor: medium to high vigor (more vigorous than Minneiska or Honeycrisp)
Form: spreading to upright
Fruit adherence: exhibits tendency for fruit drop if not managed properly (will require stop-drop sprays)
Cropping: good but may be subject to biennial bearing if not managed properly
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4
Disease Resistance
Scab: average susceptibility
Mildew: some susceptibility in Washington State
Fire blight: susceptible
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)