Long harvest requires 2 or 3 pickings. Royalty .80 per tree. For 2002, on Geneva 16, G.30, M.26 and MM.106. Ripens with Paulared, about 6 weeks before Delicious, but much better flavor. The flesh is firm with a flavor that has been compared to Empire.
Aggressive thinning is required to get good size and to avoid biennial production.
In addition to resistance to scab, cedar apple rust, fireblight, and mildew, it appears to be somewhat resistant to red mites. On Antonovka seedling and Malling 7 for 2002. This apple was released for commercial orchards in scab-prone areas because of its high dessert quality and consistent bearing habits. Tested as Co-op 21. Ripens a month before red Delicious.