Mantet

Mantet was introduced by the Morden Station in Manitoba in 1929. It is a cross between MacIntosh and the old Russian apple, Tetofsky. It was Introduced to us by the late orchardist and collector, Don Johnson of Hermon, Maine.  Don was a fan of Mantet.  “It has a most pleasing apple flavor - not only in my opinion but according to several people who know apples to whom I have given it.  After they taste it, they all want to grow it… Some people plant flowering crabs just for the bloom.  I think Mantet is equal to any of them.”

The fruit is medium-large, truncated conic, ribbed and slightly lumpy . The bright yellow skin is washed with dark red streaks and blotches. It is good for fresh eating and summer cooking. The white flesh is juicy, tender, aromatic and creamy crisp . The apples are ready to harvest about the end of August in central Maine. It is annually bearing. Sadly it’s very susceptible to scab, enough so that we do not grow it here on the farm any more.  Extremely hardy. Should do well even in zone 3.