Silken Apple Bareroot
History:Ā Silken was developed at theĀ Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre in Summerland,Ā BC. In 1982, plant breeders R.A. MacDonald and W.D. Lane made a cross between Honeygold and Sunrise, eventually selecting this seedling due to its unique pale colouration and excellent flavour and texture.Ā SilkenĀ was named after the Canadian rower Silken Laumann and releasedĀ to markets in 1999 but failed to succeed due to its relatively short storage time. It is most commonly found grown in backyards and for purchase at farmers' markets. Silken often makes an appearance at the University of British Columbia's Apple Festival.Ā
Why We Grow It:Ā Although it failed to take off commercially, Silken is an excellent early fresh-eating apple. It is attractive with pale yellow skin sometimes with a faint pinkish blush. The fruit has crisp, juicy flesh that is quite sweet with a little bit of acidity. The tree grows quickly and tends to start bearing fruit at a young age.
Why We Grow It:Ā Although it failed to take off commercially, Silken is an excellent early fresh-eating apple. It is attractive with pale yellow skin sometimes with a faint pinkish blush. The fruit has crisp, juicy flesh that is quite sweet with a little bit of acidity. The tree grows quickly and tends to start bearing fruit at a young age.
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History:Ā Silken was developed at theĀ Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre in Summerland,Ā BC. In 1982, plant breeders R.A. MacDonald and W.D. Lane made a cross between Honeygold and Sunrise, eventually selecting this seedling due to its unique pale colouration and excellent flavour and texture.Ā SilkenĀ was named after the Canadian rower Silken Laumann and releasedĀ to markets in 1999 but failed to succeed due to its relatively short storage time. It is most commonly found grown in backyards and for purchase at farmers' markets. Silken often makes an appearance at the University of British Columbia's Apple Festival.Ā
Why We Grow It:Ā Although it failed to take off commercially, Silken is an excellent early fresh-eating apple. It is attractive with pale yellow skin sometimes with a faint pinkish blush. The fruit has crisp, juicy flesh that is quite sweet with a little bit of acidity. The tree grows quickly and tends to start bearing fruit at a young age.
Why We Grow It:Ā Although it failed to take off commercially, Silken is an excellent early fresh-eating apple. It is attractive with pale yellow skin sometimes with a faint pinkish blush. The fruit has crisp, juicy flesh that is quite sweet with a little bit of acidity. The tree grows quickly and tends to start bearing fruit at a young age.
