Prima
Malus domestica
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Description
‘Prima’ is a apple cultivar of Malus domestica selected for its named fruit qualities and orchard performance. Produces fruit early in the season. Highly recommended for organic and home orchards as Prima is bred to be disease resistant. Available in New Zealand. External cultivar references describe ‘Prima’ as follows: Medium to large fruit with dark red blush over yellow. Juicy white flesh with mild subacid flavor.
Characteristics
Fruit Size
Medium
Skin Colour
dark red blush over yellow
Flesh Texture
Juicy
Harvest Timing (NZ)
Early
Storage Life
Short
Pollination Group / Partners
Not recorded
Notes
Disease resistance is noted in source description. PRI 14-510 x NJ 123249. Originated in United States; introduced 1970; developed by PRI (Purdue, Rutgers, Illinois Co Op). Self-fertile. Requires a pollinator; suggested partners include . Prima is an early-season apple developed in the USA in 1958 as part of the PRI disease resistance breeding programme.
Fruit Use
Dessert
Flavour Profile
Not recorded
Country Availability
Known to be available in 2 countries