Macoun apple
| Macoun | |
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| Species | Malus domestica |
| Hybrid parentage | McIntosh × Jersey Black |
| Cultivar | Macoun |
| Origin |  Geneva, New York, 1909 |
The Macoun (pronounced Ma-cown, Ma-coon or McCowan) is a cultivated variety of apples developed at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, New York.[1]: 109 Named after Canadian horticulturalist W. T. Macoun, it is a hybrid the McIntosh and Jersey Black.[2] Cross pollination was done in 1909[1]: 109 and the Macoun was commercially released in 1932.[3] It is suitable for dessert and for making apple cider, applesauce, and salads.[1]: 109 [3]
Although the patent application for the Honeycrisp apple stated that it was descended from Macoun crossed with Honeygold, genetic testing has disproved this.[4]
The price look-up code (PLU) or all sizes of Macoun apples is 3073.[5]
Characteristics
[edit]The Macoun ripens in late fall.[1]: 109 In New York, it is available from October through November.[3] The Macoun is a medium-size apple that has a waxy, smooth, and tough skin, covered with purplish red flushes and stripes. Its flesh is greenish-white, crisp, and juicy, but is easily bruised.[1]: 109
This variety is resistant to fire blight,[1]: 109 but susceptible to apple scab[6] and powdery mildew.[1]: 109 In humid regions, it is also vulnerable to frogeye leaf spot.[1]: 109
See also
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References
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- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Burford, Tom (2013). Apples of North America: 192 Exceptional Varieties for Gardeners, Growers, and Cooks. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press, Inc. ISBN 978-1-60469-249-5.
- ↑ "CALS Impact: Five Important Apple Varieties Named by Cornell." https://www.cals.cornell.edu/cals/public/impact/apple-varieties.cfm
- 1 2 3 "Macoun". New York Apple Association. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
- ↑ Cabe, Paul R.; Baumgaten, Andrew; Onan, Kyle; Luby, James J.; Bedford, David S. (2005). "Using microsatellite analysis to verify breeding records: A study of 'Honeycrisp' and other cold-hardy apple cultivars" (PDF). HortScience. 40 (1): 15–17. doi:10.21273/HORTSCI.40.1.15. ISSN 2327-9834. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-05-16.
- ↑ "3073 Apples Macoun". Zeento.cloud. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
- ↑ Dr. Stephen Miller of the USDA Fruit Research Lab in Kearneysville, West Virginia.
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