'Jonagored' is the name of a Belgian apple variety with a sweet and sour taste. We reveal what a Jonagored apple tastes like and how to plant and harvest the variety.
the apple variety ‘Jonagored’ (penalty 'Jonagored') is a real picture book apple: the fruits are large and shine in bright red. the apple tree is not very demanding and therefore also suitable for hobby gardeners. With us you will learn everything about the red apple.
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- Apple variety 'Jonagored': profile
- Where does the apple variety 'Jonagored' come from?
- ‘Jonagored’: taste and properties
- Special features when planting & caring for the apple variety
- When is the 'Jonagored' variety harvested?
- Use and storage of Jonagored apples
Apple variety 'Jonagored': profile
| synonyms | 'Van Morren's Jonagored', 'Jonagold', 'Decosta', 'Komet' |
| fruit | big; dark red striped shell |
| the taste | juicy, sweet with mild acidity |
| yield | high |
| harvest time | from October on |
| maturity | from October on |
| shelf life | very good; can be stored until May |
| growth | strong |
| climate | low claim; can be grown almost anywhere |
| diseases and pests | medium susceptible: fire blight; slightly susceptible: apple scab, cancer |
Where does the apple variety 'Jonagored' come from?
The apple variety 'Jonagored' comes from Belgium. It was discovered there in 1986 by Mrs. van Morren and is therefore officially called "Van Morren's Jonagored". The 'Jonagored' is a mutation of the well-known 'Jonagolds', but colored much redder. Today even more mutations of 'Jonagold' are grown than the original 'Jonagold', including 'Jonagored'. In the Old Country, 'Jonagored' is one of the most popular varieties in cultivation.
‘Jonagored’: taste and properties
The Jonagored apple is characterized by its large fruits and their special color. The skin of the apples is 70 to 80 percent covered with dark red stripes. The flesh of the apples is firm, juicy and yellow. Jonagored apples taste aromatically sweet with a mild acidity.
Summary: Characteristics and taste of Jonagored apples:
- Big fruits
- Dark red striped bowl
- Firm, juicy flesh
- Sweet, aromatic taste with mild acidity
Special features when planting & caring for the apple variety
The 'Jonagored' apple tree does best in a sunny to partially shaded spot. He prefers to stick his roots in humus-rich, loose and deep soil. In order to ensure a rich harvest, there should be enough nutrients in the soil and fertilized annually. But even if the 'Jonagored' is not in the best locations, it still delivers a good harvest. In order to produce fruit, the apple tree needs pollinators nearby. The varieties ‘Elstar‘, ‘Cox Orange' or 'James Grieve‘. The apple variety is vigorous. Therefore, an annual pruning and thinning of the branches is recommended so that the fruits are not overshadowed. In addition, the 'Jonagored' forms a large number of flowers. You should thin out the fruit so that you can't just harvest countless, tiny apples.
What should be considered when growing and caring for Jonagored apple trees?
- Sunny to semi-shady location
- Humus, loose and deep soil
- Requires pollinators
- Annual pruning
- fruits if necessary thin out
When is the 'Jonagored' variety harvested?
Harvest time for the Jonagored apples is from the end of October. It is true that the apples turn red by the end of September. However, you should wait until October before harvesting, so that the apples can really develop their full aroma. If the fruits can be easily detached from the stalk, they are ready to be harvested. If this is not the case, it is better to wait another week for the perfect harvest time. Nevertheless, you should not wait too long, because fallen apples can no longer be stored well.
Harvest time for 'Jonagored' at a glance:
- From the end of October
- Ripe fruits turn dark red and exude an intense aroma
- Ripe fruits can be easily detached from the stalk
- Fallen fruit can no longer be stored well
Use and storage of Jonagored apples
You can store Jonagored apples optimally and enjoy them well into May. To do this, however, the apple should be stored under the right conditions. A dry, dark and cool place is suitable, for example a basement. In addition, the humidity should be high. Temperatures around 4°C are optimal for storing Jonagored apples. It is best to place the apples in a single layer in a wooden box; Make sure the apples don't touch each other.
How to store Jonagored apples?
- In a dark, cool and dry place
- High humidity
- Ideal temperature: 4°C
- Single layer in a wooden box
- Can be stored until May
Jonagored apples are a real all-rounder and can actually be used for anything you can do with apples. They taste good as dessert apples, but you can use them just as well for baking cakes and tarts, as baked apples or for applesauce.
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