{"product_id":"apple-winecrisp-bare-root","title":"Apple, Winecrisp, Bare Root","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinecrisp Apple (\u003cem\u003eMalus domestica\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinecrisp produces dark red apples with firm, juicy flesh and a balanced sweet-tart flavor. Its scab resistance and keeping quality make it useful for a fall harvest that extends into storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFirm fruit with a balanced flavor\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe creamy flesh is crisp and juicy, with enough acidity to balance its sweetness. Try it fresh and in cooked dishes where a firm apple is useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA harvest that continues into storage\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinecrisp ripens later in the apple season. Sound fruit benefits from refrigeration, allowing you to spread its use beyond the week it is picked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eScab resistance from breeding work\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinecrisp came through the Purdue–Rutgers–Illinois disease-resistance breeding program. Keep ordinary pruning, sanitation, and pest monitoring in place even when choosing a resistant cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant at least one different, compatible apple variety for cross-pollination. Options in our 2027 selection include \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-gold-rush-bare-root\"\u003eGold Rush\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-enterprise-bare-root\"\u003eEnterprise\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-gibson-gold-bare-root\"\u003eGibson Gold\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-gala-bare-root\"\u003eGala\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-honeycrisp-bare-root\"\u003eHoneycrisp\u003c\/a\u003e. A second tree of the same cultivar on another rootstock is still the same variety. Cross-pollination depends on overlapping bloom, not matching harvest months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor additional orchard pollen diversity and spring flowers, consider \u003ca href=\"\/products\/crabapple-indian-summer-bare-root\"\u003eIndian Summer crabapple\u003c\/a\u003e, where its bloom overlaps the apples it supports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRootstock and Mature Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSemi-dwarf Rootstock (M106 or M111): approximately 12–20 feet. Mature size varies with soil, training, and pruning. Give dwarfing rootstocks secure support; the M.106\/M.111 option may be either rootstock, so allow for the larger end of its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light partial shade; full sun is best for fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium to medium-dry, well-drained soil; avoid standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12–20 feet; see rootstock and pruning guidance above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid- to late-season; pink buds opening to white flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark red skin; firm, crisp, juicy flesh with balanced sweet-tart flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, baking, juice, and refrigerated storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRipening:\u003c\/strong\u003e October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 800–1000 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross-pollination with a compatible cultivar required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 4–8.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Apple Orchard Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA good start\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose well-drained soil and enough room for the mature tree. Water consistently while roots establish, mulch with space around the trunk, and keep vigorous grass and other competitors away from the young root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFertility and fruit-tree guilds\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a soil test to guide lime and fertilizer rather than feeding heavily by default. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tree-planting-kit\"\u003eTree Planting Kit fertilizer blend\u003c\/a\u003e is an optional planting supplement; keep concentrated fertilizer away from bare roots and avoid excess nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterested in permaculture and stacking functions around your fruit trees? Explore our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/resources\/transform-your-garden-build-a-fruit-tree-guild-that-practically-grows-itself\"\u003efruit-tree guild guide\u003c\/a\u003e for ideas on combining plants for flowers, ground cover, and mulch while giving your tree room to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePractical pest and disease care\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrune for light and airflow, thin crowded fruit, and remove fallen or mummified apples. Monitor for codling moth, apple maggot, and plum curculio; bagging clean young fruit after thinning can help in a small orchard. Identify a problem before choosing a treatment, and avoid insecticides during bloom to protect bees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rusty Mangrum","offers":[{"title":"Bare Root \/ 9\/16\" caliper \/ Semi-dwarf Rootstock (M106 or M111)","offer_id":49827649650947,"sku":"AP-30SD7","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/Apple-Winecrisp-Bare-Root-For-Sale.jpg?v=1792228155","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/apple-winecrisp-bare-root","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}