| WA 64 | |
|---|---|
| Genus | Malus |
| Species | Malus domestica |
| Hybrid parentage | Honeycrisp × Pink Lady |
| Cultivar | 'WA 64' |
| Origin | Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center Wenatchee, Washington, United States |
WA 64 is a hybrid apple variety developed at Washington State University (WSU). It is a Honeycrisp crossed with Pink Lady apple. The first WA 64 apples were planted at the Stemilt Growers orchard in Quincy, Washington in 2015. Availability at retail to the public may begin in 2029, six years after its introduction in 2023.
WSU research shows that "WA 64 is harder and has slightly less crispness and juiciness" compared to Honeycrisp.
WSU sponsored a naming contest for the apple, promising a quantity of Cougar Gold cheese to the winner. In December, 2024, the name Sunflare was chosen from the applications.
References
- KPQ
- Wenatchee World
- Wenatchee Valley Business World
- KUOW
- WSU AOO
- "Help name WA's newest apple". The Seattle Times. April 10, 2024.
- Michaela Bourgeois (December 12, 2024). "'A real eye-catcher': Washington State University unveils name of new apple variety". KOIN.
Sources
- Gabriel Garcia. "New WA 64 apple is a cross between a Honeycrisp and a Cripps Pink". Wenatchee World May 29, 2023 – via Yakima Herald.
- Terra Sokol (May 27, 2023). "WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center discover new apple variety". Wenatchee, Washington: KPQ (AM).
- Bill Radke (June 6, 2023). "A new WA apple is on the way". Seattle: KUOW.
- "Announcement of Opportunity". Washington State University. May 2023. (date approximate)
- Gabriel Garcia (July 1, 2023). "WSU researchers present new apple variety". Wenatchee Valley Business World.
Further reading
- Mano Mendoza1; Ines Hanrahan1; Kate Evans. "2023 WA64 Fact Sheet" (PDF). Washington State University – Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission.
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