'Jonagored' is the name of a Belgian apple variety with a sweet and sour taste. We reveal what a Jonagored apple tastes like and how to plant and harvest the variety.
The apple variety 'Jonagored' (Malus 'Jonagored') is a real picture book apple: The fruits are large and shine in bright red. The apple tree is not very demanding and therefore not very demanding well suited for hobby gardeners. With us you will learn everything about the red apple.
Apple variety 'Jonagored': profile
| Synonyms | 'Van Morren's Jonagored', 'Jonagold', 'Decosta', 'Komet' |
| Fruit | large; dark red striped bowl |
| Flavour | juicy, sweet with mild acidity |
| Yield | high |
| Harvest time | from October |
| Maturity for pleasure | from October |
| Shelf Life | very good; Can be stored until May |
| Growth | strong |
| Climate | low claim; Can be grown almost anywhere |
| Diseases and Pests | medium susceptible: fire blight; slightly susceptible: apple scab, cancer |
Where does the apple variety 'Jonagored' come from?
The apple variety 'Jonagored' comes from Belgium. It was discovered there in 1986 by Mrs. van Morren and is therefore officially called "Van Morren's Jonagored". The 'Jonagored' is a mutation of the well-known 'Jonagolds', but colored much redder. Today even more mutations of 'Jonagold' are grown than the original 'Jonagold', including 'Jonagored'. In the Old Country, 'Jonagored' is one of the most popular varieties in cultivation.
‘Jonagored’: taste and properties
The Jonagored apple is characterized by its large fruits and their special colour. The skin of the apples is 70 to 80 percent covered with dark red stripes. The flesh of the apples is firm, juicy and yellow. Jonagored apples taste aromatically sweet with a mild acidity.
Summary:Characteristics and taste of Jonagored apples:
- Big Fruits
- Dark Red Striped Bowl
- Firm, juicy flesh
- Sweet, aromatic taste with mild acidity
Special features when planting & caring for the apple variety
The 'Jonagored' apple tree does best in a sunny to partially shaded spot. He prefers to stick his roots in humus-rich, loose and deep soil. In order to ensure a rich harvest, there should be enough nutrients in the soil and fertilized annually. But even if the 'Jonagored' is not in the best locations, it still delivers a good harvest. In order to produce fruit, the apple tree needs pollinators nearby. The varieties 'Elstar', 'Cox Orange' or 'James Grieve' are suitable for this. The apple variety is vigorous. Therefore, an annual pruning and thinning of the branches is recommended so that the fruits are not overshadowed. In addition, the 'Jonagored' forms a large number of flowers. So that you can't just harvest countless, tiny apples, you should thin out the fruit.
What to look out for when growing and caring for Jonagored apple trees?
- Sunny to semi-shady location
- Humos, loose and deep soil
- Requires pollinator
- Annual pruning
- Thin out fruit if necessary
When is the 'Jonagored' variety harvested?
Harvest time for Jonagored apples is from the end of October. It is true that the apples turn red by the end of September. However, you should wait until October before harvesting, so that the apples can really develop their full aroma. If the fruits can be easily detached from the stalk, they are ready to be harvested. If this is not the case, it is better to wait another week for the perfect harvest time. However, you shouldn't wait too long, because fallen apples don't keep well.
Harvest time for 'Jonagored' at a glance:
- From the end of October
- Ripe fruits turn dark red and exude an intense aroma
- Ripe fruit is easy to detach from the stalk
- Fallen fruit is no longer easy to store
Use and Storage of Jonagored Apples
Jonagored apples can be stored optimally and well into Mayenjoy. To do this, however, the apple should be stored under the right conditions. A dry, dark and cool place is suitable, for example a basement. In addition, the humidity should be high. Temperatures around 4°C are optimal for storing Jonagored apples. It is best to place the apples in a single layer in a wooden box; just make sure the apples don't touch each other.
How to store Jonagored apples?
- In a dark, cool and dry place
- High Humidity
- Ideal temperature: 4 °C
- Single layer in a wooden box
- Can be stored until May
Jonagored apples are a real all-rounder and can actually be used for anything you can do with apples. They taste good as dessert apples, but you can also use them for baking cakes and tarts, as baked apples or for apple sauce.
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