‘WA 38’ Apple

Abstract

‘WA 38’ (‘Enterprise’ · ‘Honeycrisp’) is a new apple selection from the Washington State University apple breeding program with commercial potential based on its exceptional eating quality, its large fruit size, attractive appearance, and its productivity. It is very attractive with 90% of the skin surface covered by dark red–purple blush over a green–yellow background. It is significantly more crisp and juicy eaten both fresh and out of storage when compared with commercial cultivars. Unlike many existing cultivars, it has little reduction in quality, particularly firmness, after several months in regular cold storage. It ripens in late September in Wenatchee, WA, and its vigor and productivity fall within the range of existing commercial cultivars. Its cut flesh shows very low enzymatic browning, making it suitable for fresh-cutslice packaging and for use in salads. It is suited to the fresh market both directly off the tree and out of mediumand long-term storage.