Cripps Red facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Malus domestica Cripps Red |
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| Cultivar | Cripps Red |
| Origin | Australia 1973 |
The Cripps Red is a special type of apple called a cultivar. These apples are usually eaten fresh, which means they are delicious right off the tree!
This apple was created in Australia in 1973 by a plant expert named John Cripps. He carefully crossed two different apple types: the Golden Delicious and the Lady Williams. This crossing is how new apple varieties are made.
Cripps Red apples ripen very late in the growing season. This means they are often ready to pick in autumn or even early winter. If these apples are really good quality, they can be sold under other names like Sundowner apples. In Europe, you might find them called Joya apples.
Interestingly, the famous Cripps Pink apple, also known as Pink Lady, comes from the exact same parents as the Cripps Red. Another apple called Western Dawn, or Enchanted, also shares the same apple family tree!
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What Makes Cripps Red Apples Special?
Cripps Red apples are known for their bright red skin and crisp, juicy flesh. They have a sweet and slightly tart flavor that many people enjoy. Because they ripen late, they can often be stored for a long time. This makes them a great apple to enjoy even after the main apple season is over.
How Are New Apples Created?
Creating a new apple cultivar like Cripps Red is a bit like having a baby. Plant breeders take pollen from one apple tree and use it to fertilize the flower of another apple tree. The seeds from this new apple are then planted. Each seed will grow into a tree that produces slightly different apples. It takes many years of growing and tasting to find a new apple that is truly special and worth sharing with the world.
Where Do Cripps Red Apples Grow?
While the Cripps Red apple was first created in Australia, it is now grown in many parts of the world. Countries with warm climates that allow for a long growing season are ideal for this apple. Farmers choose locations where the apples can get plenty of sunshine to develop their rich red color and sweet taste.
Other Apples from the Same Family
It's fascinating how many different apples can come from the same "parents." The Cripps Pink (Pink Lady) apple is very popular and shares the same Golden Delicious and Lady Williams parentage. This shows how much variety can come from just two original apple types. Each new apple has its own unique look, taste, and growing habits.
