KinderKrisp
KinderKrisp is a petite powerhouse of early-season crunch and sweetness, bred to deliver Honeycrisp-style texture weeks sooner and thrive in cold-climate gardens.
- Taste: Explosively crisp with a honeyed sweetness, low acidity, and subtle floral-spice notes reminiscent of classic Honeycrisp
- Skin & Flesh Color: Bright crimson to burgundy blush with yellow-gold undertones; ivory to pale-yellow flesh that’s coarse-grained, juicy, and slow to brown when cut
- Harvest Season: Late summer (late August through early September)
- Disease Resistance: Good tolerance to apple scab and powdery mildew; cold-hardy and reliably disease-resistant in cooler, northern climates
- Best Uses: Fresh snacking (especially for kids), salad accents, fruit plates, and quick-turn cider blends
- Storage Life: Keeps exceptionally well—firm and flavorful for 2–3 months under refrigeration
- Pollination: Self-sterile; plant alongside a crabapple or a different apple variety (e.g., McIntosh, Golden Delicious) for robust fruit set
- Chill Hours & Hardiness: Requires moderate chill hours; hardy to USDA zone 4 once established
- Blossom & Ornamental Appeal: Clusters of fragrant white spring blossoms create early visual interest before leaf-out
- Origin & Heritage: Developed at Fairhaven Farm in South Haven, Minnesota, by David MacGregor as a Honeycrisp-descended selection prized for early ripening and winter toughness
KinderKrisp’s combination of standout crunch, early arrival, and cold-climate resilience makes it a must-have for home orchards, U-pick ventures, and anyone craving the very first taste of apple season.
