Arlet- Swiss Gourmet™ Apple

Malus domestica 'Arlet-Swiss Gourmet'

Swiss Gourmet™, as its name suggests, was a very popular apple in Europe for a good reason. It has a distinct, sweet and tart flavor. The flesh is creamy white. The fruit is medium to large size with a nice red blush. In some areas it will russet badly, but this does not affect the excellent flavor or eating quality. Harvests early in the fall a couple weeks before Jonathan.

Pricing

Swiss Gourmet(TM) Apple on Semi-Dwarf (M7) root, Large 1/2-5/8" caliper grade    -    $21.99 Swiss Gourmet(TM) Apple on Semi-Dwarf (M7) root, Medium 7/16-1/2 caliper grade    -    $20.99

Height 12-16 Feet

Spread 10-15 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips If you live in the eastern US, expect Swiss Gourmet™ to show some degree of russetting. This does not affect the quality of the apple, but is only somewhat unsightly. The tree is medium in vigor, will bear early and yields well. It is an early to mid-season bloomer.

A Little History Swiss Gourmet™ is also known as Arlet and was introduced into the US from Switzerland in 1984. It is a cross of Golden Delicious and Idared.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Pollinizer needed • Mid-season blooming	Fruit Characteristics • Medium size fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Average vigor • Early to bear • Spreading habit	Harvest Period • Early fall • Mid-September
Other Attributes • Sweet-tart • Very crisp • Very juicy	Site Requirements • Full Sun	Skill Required • Average skill	Uses • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking • Good for pies • Good for sauce • Juice or Cider