Mutsu (apple) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Malus domestica 'Mutsu' |
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| Hybrid parentage | 'Golden Delicious' × 'Indo' |
| Cultivar | 'Mutsu' |
| Origin | Aomori Prefecture, Japan |
The Mutsu apple is a popular type of apple. It is also known as Crispin in some places. This apple was first grown in Japan in 1949. It is a mix of two other apple types: the 'Golden Delicious' and the 'Indo' apples. It was first developed in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. The apple's name comes from an old name for a large area in Japan called Mutsu Province. This area is where Aomori Prefecture was later formed.
The 'Mutsu' apple is a medium to large apple. It has a green skin. The inside of the apple can be white or greenish-yellow. Its shape can be round, cone-shaped, or oblong. It might not always be perfectly even in shape or size. Sometimes, a 'Mutsu' apple has a rough, brownish patch on its skin called russeting. This patch is usually small and light in color.
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What Makes Mutsu Apples Special?
The 'Mutsu' apple has a great smell and a juicy inside. It tastes both sweet and a little bit tart. This makes it good for many things.
How to Use Mutsu Apples
- You can eat 'Mutsu' apples fresh, just as they are.
- They are great for making juice.
- You can also dry them to make apple snacks.
- 'Mutsu' apples are good for cooking. They keep their shape well when heated. This makes them perfect for apple pies or baked apples.
- These apples can stay fresh for up to three months if stored properly.
How Mutsu Apples Grow
'Mutsu' apples can grow in places with mild or warm weather. They start to flower in the middle of the growing season. The apples are ready to be picked late in the season.
Reproduction and Pollination
'Mutsu' apple trees cannot pollinate themselves. This means they need pollen from another type of apple tree to grow fruit. They are also not very good at helping other apple trees grow fruit. These trees often produce a lot of fruit one year and then less the next year. This is called bearing fruit biennially.
Diseases
The 'Mutsu' apple is very likely to get a plant disease called Blister Spot.
