Early Strawberry

Sweet Tart
Description

Early Strawberry (also known as Red Juneating and American Red Juneating) is a bright red, early-season apple with occasional yellow streaking. It is good for both fresh eating and for cooking. Its juicy, cream-colored flesh is lightly tart and spicy, and it stores well.

Discovered: 1800s, New York

Parentage: Unknown

Harvest: Early Season

History

Early Strawberry is believed to have originated in New York state around 1800. The trees are biennial bearers and the apples are often small and misshapen.