Maiden Blush apple
| Maiden Blush | |
|---|---|
| Genus | Malus | 
| Species | M. domestica | 
| Cultivar | Maiden Blush | 
| Origin | New Jersey, pre 1817 | 
Maiden Blush or Maiden's Blush, also called Lady Blush and Red Cheek, is an apple cultivar used for both fresh eating and for cooking. It was previously a popular apple for drying, for which it is especially well suited due to its low juice content.
| ---- | When to pick | When ripe enough to eat | Latest cold storage limit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| In Northern states | Aug. 20 - Sept. 10 | Sept. 5 - Oct. 15 | Dec. 15 | 
| In Southern states | Aug. 10 - Sept. 1 | Aug. 25 - Sept. 15 | Nov. 1 |