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EverCrisp is an American apple cultivar developed by the Midwest Apple Improvement Association (MAIA). [1] Trademarked as EverCrisp, the MAIA-1 variety is a cross between two existing apple cultivars: the Honeycrisp and Fuji. [2]
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It is considered to be an "agricultural mecca" as its unique features make it one of the prime fruit-growing regions in the world. The area's deposits of fertile clay loam soils with excellent moisture holding qualities, elevation of greater than 800 feet (240 m), and its proximity to Lake Michigan; creates a unique climate and provides great soil and terrain for the growing of premium fruits ...
In Michigan, apple trees cover 34,500 acres across 775 family-run farms in Michigan. The apples are also widely available at farm markets and cider mills across the state and in 12,000 retail ...
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The apple could not be grown by non-members. Members, who pay royalties for a license on producing the 'Minneiska' trees, can sell the apple only through the cooperative. [12] [17] [18] The practice, called "managed variety" for high quality standards, [19] was a new concept to the United States when the apple was developed. [20]
The apples not scheduled for direct use are placed in cold storage at the mill. The rest of the apples are cleaned, taken up on an elevator and dropped into a cone-shaped hopper that holds 150 bushels of apples and is located on the second floor of the cider mill. Below, on the first floor, the remainder of the operation takes place. [1]