WSU’s Cosmic Crisp apple, it’s delicious
The Cosmic Crisp® brand apple is the remarkably delicious result of 20 years of study and research by Washington State University’s world-class tree fruit breeding program. Classically bred by Washington State University researchers, Cosmic Crisp® brand apples are a cross between Enterprise and Honeycrisp.
Large, round, crisp and super juicy, these bi-color apples have a rich red that almost sparkles with starburst-like lenticels—which is where the name “Cosmic” comes from. The natural balance of acid and sugar in Cosmic Crisp® apples give them an unmatched sweetness, making them perfect for snacking, baking and entertaining.
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How Did The ‘Cosmic Crisp’ Apple Get Its Name? When it takes 20 years to develop a new apple, you better have a dazzling name to go with it.
https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/how-did-the-cosmic-crisp-get-its-name
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Scientists at WSU's Tree Fruit Research Center in Wenatchee spent 20 years breeding the desired apple tree seeds. In addition to helping pay for that research, apple growers need a license to buy the trees and pay a royalty on sales of the fruit.
