{"product_id":"malus-zestar-7g","title":"Apple, Zestar - 7 gal.","description":"\u003cp\u003eZestar! is a crisp, juicy, early-season apple from the University of Minnesota, known for its sweet-tart flavor with hints of brown sugar and a zesty finish, making it great for fresh eating and cooking. It ripens in late summer, has a red blush over a yellow background, and stores better than many other early varieties, lasting a couple of months in the refrigerator. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor: Sweet-tart with a distinct brown sugar note and a zesty aftertaste.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTexture: Very crisp and juicy.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppearance: Medium to large, with a red blush over a yellow-green background.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRipeness: Early season, typically late August.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Developed at the University of Minnesota, like the Honeycrisp. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for eating fresh.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds up well in baking (pies, sauces, crisps) and cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing and Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold Hardy: Developed in Minnesota, it's hardy in cooler climates. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: Needs an early or mid-season blooming pollinator, such as a Honeycrisp or Jonathan. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: Stores well for an early apple, maintaining crispness for up to two months in the refrigerator. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PRIDES CORNER","offers":[{"title":"7 gal","offer_id":43042719826018,"sku":"1004488","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2264\/5919\/files\/Screenshot2026-06-18123504.png?v=1781800535","url":"https:\/\/www.mackeysgrows.com\/products\/malus-zestar-7g","provider":"Mackey's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}