Malinda (apple)
| Malus pumila 'Malinda' | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Species | Malus pumila |
| Hybrid parentage | Apparently unknown[1] |
| Origin | Vermont[2] |
The malinda apple is a cultivar of domesticated apple, originating in New England.,[3] most likely Vermont.[2]
The Malinda's importance in other apples
[edit]Malinda genes, whether as a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, led to all of
- Chestnut Crab,
- Folwell,
- Haralson,
- Beacon,
- Honeygold,
- Honeycrisp,
- Keepsake
- Minnehaha,
- MN 1606, and
- Sweet Sixteen[4]
The flavor of the Malinda Apple
[edit]The flavor of a Malinda is akin to the taste of pears.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Minnesota State Horticultural Society (1904). The Minnesota Horticulturist: Annual report of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society. Minnesota State Horticultural Society. pp. 186–.
- ^ a b "New England Apple Finder". New England Apple Association. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "Tree Fruits". Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Malinda Mother of Minnesota Apples". minnesotaharvest.net. Retrieved 9 November 2018.