Spartan Apple is a stunning dark red dessert variety that brings McIntosh-type character to cold climates. Hardy in zones 4-9, this medium-size cultivar ripens late in the season, typically mid-October in the Pacific Northwest, and stands out for its exceptional keeping quality. Trees bear fruit early and regularly, making them reliable producers that reward patience with outstanding disease resistance to apple scab and powdery mildew.
Full Sun
Moderate
4-9
144in H x ?in W
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Moderate
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The dark red color is striking even before you taste it, but what really makes Spartan special is how it combines disease resistance with excellent storage longevity. You'll harvest mid-to-late October, then enjoy these apples well into winter without the worry that scab or mildew will compromise your crop. This is a variety that performs where other apples struggle, especially in regions prone to fungal pressure.
Spartan excels as a fresh eating apple, with the dessert-quality flavor and texture that makes it equally rewarding eaten straight from your hand or sliced for the fruit bowl. The excellent keeping quality means you can enjoy these apples for months after harvest, making them ideal for long-term storage in cool cellars or refrigeration.
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Spartan apples ripen late in the season, typically mid-October in regions like the Pacific Northwest. Harvest when the fruit has developed its full dark red color and yields slightly to pressure when held gently in your hand. Pick mature fruit and handle carefully to avoid bruising, which can shorten storage life.
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