The new WA 64 apple growing on trees at a WSU orchard in Quincy, Washington. The trees are bred to be shorter and denser to produce more fruit. (Credit: Washington […]Read More
The new Washington State University apple, currently known as WA 64, is smaller than the Cosmic Crisp. It has a lighter orange and pink blush exterior. (Credit: Washington State University) […]Read More
Cosmic Crisp apples on the Mother Tree near Wenatchee Washington. (Credit: Bob Hubner / Washington State University) Listen (Runtime 1:06) Read Known for its crunch and sweet taste, the Cosmic […]Read More
The apple in question is WA 2, known to consumers as Sunrise Magic. WSU claims that Yakima apple grower Pro Orchard Management and affiliated packer Apple King infringed on the patent by growing and selling Sunrise Magic without a license.Read More
After more than 20 years of development by the Washington State University Tree Fruit Research Commission, the Cosmic Crisp is ready to come to hit store shelves. The goal of new variety is to be attractive to consumers, easy to grow and easy to store over a long period of time.Read More
Something has gone sour between Washington State University and a Seattle-based biotech company. It's over a new, highly-prized apple variety that has not yet hit the market.Read More
The end result of careful selection and pollination: an edible apple, in this photo a crimson gala. Photo credit: John Clements Facebook Google+ Twitter Email Anyone who’s tried to plant […]Read More
