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www.goodfruit.com GOOD FRUIT GROWER JUNE 2017 3 Centerpiece 20 The Cosmic cometh Huge initial plantings of Cosmic Crisp are likely to test growers, packers, marketers — and consumers. 23 Cosmic tips WSU horticulturist Stefano Musacchi has helpful advice to make sure your trees are a success. 26 Grading Cosmic Crisp Questions remain about color standards for the new Washington State University variety. New Varieties 6 Daunting decisions Thinking of switching varieties? Here are some vital things to consider. 10 The Smitten switch Two growers share their experience of changing to the new club apple Smitten. 12 High hopes for harvest A bunch of new apple varieties offer tantalizing traits for growers and consumers. 13 EverCrisp starts strong Honeycrisp and Fuji cross could get a big boost as more orchards come into production. 14 Honeycrisp sports Growers are upgrading their Honeycrisp to one of the better, redder sports. 16 Living ancient history Apple germplasm repository contains enormous collection of genetic diversity that likely holds fruit's deep secrets. 18 Pear pursuits New Canadian varieties are fire blight tolerant and well suited to high-density systems. Also in this issue 28 Ambrosia opens up 20-year U.S. patent ends on popular club variety. 40 Should you go with KGB? Some cherry growers expand while others scale back on labor-friendly system. www.goodfruit.com The essential resource for growers TJ MULLINAX/GOOD FRUIT GROWER High expectations await Cosmic Crisp, the new apple variety bred and released by Washington State University, as the first commercial trees — some of them shown here — go into the ground this year. Read more about what's to come in bringing the apple to market on Page 20.