Mekintošas (McIntosh)
Seasonality: Winter (early)
McIntosh - one of the most famous and oldest North American varieties, discovered in 1811 in Canada by John McIntosh. It is the progenitor of the McIntosh group, serving as the basis for many modern varieties such as ‘Lobo’, ‘Spartan’, and ‘Cortland’. This variety became a cultural icon not only in horticulture but also in technology - the “Apple Macintosh” computer line was named after it.
Appearance: Fruits are medium-sized, round-flattened, and very regular in shape. The skin is thin, smooth, greenish-yellow, but almost entirely covered with a bright dark-red blush with a bluish waxy bloom that rubs off easily.
Flavor: The flesh is snow-white, very tender, juicy, and fine-grained. The flavor is distinctive - sweet-tart, with a strong, characteristic “wine-like” aroma, considered the standard for this apple group.
Tree characteristics: The variety has excellent winter hardiness, making it well-suited to northern regions. Its main drawback is high susceptibility to apple scab. Trees are highly productive, and harvested fruits stored under controlled conditions keep well until January.
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