tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647355176632077968.post2769061101592113563..comments2024-03-28T19:30:05.381-04:00Comments on Adam's Apples: Pristine **Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06245776593991049317noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647355176632077968.post-59934517407369870482009-09-16T11:15:40.450-04:002009-09-16T11:15:40.450-04:00Ours ripened around Sept. 2, and Pristine rocks! ...Ours ripened around Sept. 2, and Pristine rocks! The smooth skin looks really delicate, but it took our 100+ degree heat without a flinch while tough Rome Beauty next tree over got fried. This is high summer for us and apples tend to be on the chewy/dry side, but Pristine was juicy, crisp, and a nice sweet/tart combo. It may merit a coveted role as one of the few trees we'll grow on seedling rootstock and take up precious space.Kevin Hauserhttp://www.kuffelcreek.comnoreply@blogger.com