Sekai Ichi
Sekai ichi (Japanese: 世界一) is a cultivar of apples first released from Japan in 1974. It is considered one of the largest varieties of apples, with an average circumference of 30–46 cm (12–18 in) and weight of 0.90 kg (2.0 lbs). Sekai ichi means "world's number one" in Japanese.
| Malus 'Sekai ichi' | |
|---|---|
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| Species | Malus pumila |
| Hybrid parentage | Parents unknown, theorized to be 'Red Delicious' × 'Golden Delicious' |
| Cultivar | 'Aori No.4' |
| Marketing names | Devils Apple |
| Origin | purbani khas, 1974 |
Description
'Sekai Ichi' apples are pale pink/red with red stripes; they are juicy, sweet, and not as crisp/crunchy as other cultivars. The variety came from a cross between the varieties 'Red Delicious' and 'Golden Delicious'.[1]
References
- "Apple Journal "A Passion for apples"". Retrieved 2009-04-28.
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