Malinda (apple)

The malinda apple is a cultivar of domesticated apple, originating in New England.,[3] most likely Vermont.[2]

Malus pumila 'Malinda'
SpeciesMalus pumila
Hybrid parentageApparently unknown[1]
OriginVermont[2]

The Malinda's importance in other apples

Malinda genes, whether as a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, led to all of

  1. Chestnut Crab,
  2. Folwell,
  3. Haralson,
  4. Beacon,
  5. Honeygold,
  6. Honeycrisp,
  7. Keepsake
  8. Minnehaha,
  9. MN 1606, and
  10. Sweet Sixteen[4]

The flavor of the Malinda Apple

The flavor of a Malinda is akin to the taste of pears.[4]

References
  1. Minnesota State Horticultural Society (1904). The Minnesota Horticulturist: Annual report of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society. Minnesota State Horticultural Society. pp. 186–.
  2. "New England Apple Finder". New England Apple Association. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  3. "Tree Fruits". Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  4. "Malinda Mother of Minnesota Apples". minnesotaharvest.net. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
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