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Zestar!® Apple
  • Zestar!® Apple
  • Zestar!® Apple
Zestar!® Apple

Zestar!® Apple

$34.99
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Zestar! is another standout from the University of Minnesota, bred from a cross of State Fair x MN 1691. An early to mid-season apple, it ripens in late August to early September at Benson’s Farm in Missoula—just in time to beat the fall frost.

Flavor & Use

  • Crunchy, subacid, and pleasantly spiced—with a hint of cinnamon.

  • Only tried fresh so far, but we love the refreshing snap and complex flavor.

  • One of the best-storing summer apples we’ve grown—holds up over two months in the fridge without turning mealy.

Cold Hardiness

  • Hardy to -40F, and possibly -45F.

  • Use caution in regions colder than that—this variety may not hold up in Zone 2 or colder pockets without protection.

Rootstock & Growing Tips

For Spring 2025, we’ve grafted Zestar! onto M7, Dolgo, Bud 118, and Spy 227.

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