Pixie Crunch

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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. Apple · Fruit crops · bred by Purdue Research Foundation (PRF)

also searched as: пиксие крунч

Variety description

10 August 2026

The fruits are of medium or small size, convenient for consumption, and round-conical in shape. The basic yellow-green color at maturity is covered by an intense dark red or red-purple blush covering up to 75% of the surface. The flesh is firm, juicy, fine-grained, and light yellow in color.

The tree is characterized by a spreading crown and early onset of bearing. The variety has high resistance to scab, but may be susceptible to powdery mildew and late blight. Frost hardiness ranges from -30°C to -34°C (zones 4–8).

The harvest ripens at the end of September, 1–2 weeks after the Gala variety. The fruits hold well on the branches, are not prone to dropping, and their shelf life in a refrigerator reaches 2–3 months.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder: Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) 9 Developed the variety
Applicant: Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) 9 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) 9 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20080610

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Application filed 18 March 2008
Registered 19 November 2012
Currently active indefinite in the register

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Breeder

Purdue Research Foundation (PRF)

breeder code coop 33

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Registry records

Total records: 1
Jurisdictions shown: 1
First registration: 2012

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