Sunflare (apple)
| WA 64 | |
|---|---|
| Genus | Malus |
| Species | Malus domestica |
| Hybrid parentage | Honeycrisp × Pink Lady |
| Cultivar | 'WA 64' |
| Origin | Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center Wenatchee, Washington, United States |
WA 64 is a hybrid apple variety developed at Washington State University (WSU). It is a Honeycrisp crossed with Pink Lady apple.[1][2] The first WA 64 apples were planted at the Stemilt Growers orchard in Quincy, Washington in 2015.[3] Availability at retail to the public may begin in 2029, six years after its introduction in 2023.[4]
WSU research shows that "WA 64 is harder and has slightly less crispness and juiciness" compared to Honeycrisp.[5]
WSU sponsored a naming contest for the apple, promising a quantity of Cougar Gold cheese to the winner.[6] In December, 2024, the name Sunflare was chosen from the applications.[7]
References
[edit]Sources
[edit]- Gabriel Garcia. "New WA 64 apple is a cross between a Honeycrisp and a Cripps Pink". Wenatchee World May 29, 2023 – via Yakima Herald.
- Terra Sokol (May 27, 2023). "WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center discover new apple variety". Wenatchee, Washington: KPQ (AM).
- Bill Radke (June 6, 2023). "A new WA apple is on the way". Seattle: KUOW.
- "Announcement of Opportunity". Washington State University. May 2023. (date approximate)
- Gabriel Garcia (July 1, 2023). "WSU researchers present new apple variety". Wenatchee Valley Business World.
Further reading
[edit]- Mano Mendoza1; Ines Hanrahan1; Kate Evans. "2023 WA64 Fact Sheet" (PDF). Washington State University – Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission.
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