Prairie Spy

Malus domestica Borkh. Borkh.

Dual Purpose

Introduced

1940

Origin

Excelsior, Minnesota, United States

Measured Phenotype

Brix: 10.4 °Bx

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Prairie Spy is a dual-purpose apple developed in Minnesota with crisp, juicy flesh and characteristics similar to Northern Spy. It is suitable for both fresh eating and cooking, and is typically picked in October.

Flavor & Texture

crispjuicy

Best Uses

fresh_eatingcooking

Origin & History

Origin type: deliberate cross

References

USDA-NPGS: PI 589898
UK National Fruit Collection: 4801
Wikidata: Q41780328