First Kiss® and Rave® - University of Minnesota Twin Cities
WEBRave® and First Kiss® fruit offer a fantastic apple-eating experience earlier in the season than other varieties developed for cooler climates—a crisp texture pairs beautifully with the apple’s lightly tart flavor.
The First Kiss Apple Tree - Minneopa Orchards
WEBJul 19, 2021 · The First Kiss Apple tree got its name for a very good reason. It’s crisp, tart, and an apple you’ll remember and want to consume more of for years to come. A First Kiss Apple tree isn’t for everyone to grow, though. This article will cover why and when you’ll be able to find the First Kiss Apple.
UMN plant breeders introduce First Kiss Apple
WEBAug 7, 2018 · First Kiss® apples, produced by Minnesota orchards, will be ready to harvest in mid-to-late August — up to four weeks earlier than its parent Honeycrisp, while still providing apple eaters with the texture and taste for which UMN-bred apples are known.
First Kiss: The latest U of M apple to savor
WEBThe University of Minnesota's world-renowned apple breeding program has delivered another success with the release of the very memorable First Kiss. Nearly 30 years after introducing the Honeycrisp—the variety that rocked the staid and stale apple world—U of M apple breeders Jim Luby and David Bedford remain dedicated to their craft, which ...
MN55 (apple) - Wikipedia
WEBThe MN55 cultivar apple was originally developed in 1997 through natural cross-pollination. David Bedford and the team at the University of Minnesota also developed the popular Honeycrisp apple and its successor, the SweeTango -brand Minneiska apple. The MN55 fruit is grown and sold under the licensed brand names, Rave and First Kiss.
Minnesota First Kiss™ Apple (MN55 Variety) (20110037, Dr. David …
WEBMouth-filling juiciness with a refreshing tartness. The First Kiss™ apple (MN55 variety) was developed through traditional breeding (not GMO) by the University of Minnesota, from a cross between Honeycrisp and AA-44 (an early ripening apple from Arkansas).
With First Kiss, University of Minnesota apple growers find their …
WEBSep 16, 2018 · As the U prepared to release its newest apple, called the First Kiss and presented for the first time at the Minnesota State Fair last month, it obtained a trademark that will reserve the name for Minnesota-grown apples.
Meet The First Kiss, University Of Minnesota's Newest Apple - Forbes
WEBOct 3, 2018 · First Kiss is the University’s first apple with two names, and the twin monikers are meant to differentiate the apples produced by Minnesota growers from those produced by growers outside...
First Kiss: The latest U of M apple to savor | College of Food ...
WEBOct 17, 2019 · The latest release is the First Kiss (known as Rave when grown outside of Minnesota). Not only does it have the same texture as the Honeycrisp (along with a flavor that’s more tart and tangy), it stores well and is ready to harvest in mid- to late-August making it an early bird for Minnesota apples.
Rave Apple Review - Apple Rankings by The Appleist Brian …
WEBThe snappy new Rave Apple (or “First Kiss” Apple if you prefer your fruit names to contain a touch of pre-pubescent sexualization) is a discount brand Honeycrisp.
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