Ludacrisp

Developed by the Midwest Apple Improvement Association, Ludacrisp stands out for its firm, juicy crunch and a sweet, fruit-punch-like flavor with tropical and berry notes. Featuring bright-to-deep red skin over a yellow-green background, it is an ideal choice for fresh eating, salads, and cheese boards.
Ludacrisp Apple Variety

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Best uses

How to enjoy it?

Cheese Boards
Fresh Eating
Salads

The Story

What makes it special

Ludacrisp is best known for a tropical, almost fruit-punch-like flavor that sets it apart from traditional apple varieties.

Developed through the Midwest Apple Improvement Association, Ludacrisp comes from the same breeding program that introduced EverCrisp. Its complex parentage brings together the crunch, sweetness, and flavor characteristics of several familiar apples.

The result is a crisp, juicy apple with notes that can lean tropical, citrusy, and berry-like. Ludacrisp is made for fresh eating—an apple for shoppers looking to try something noticeably different.

Key Facts

Specs at a glance

TasteSweet, tropical, fruity and aromatic
TextureFirm, crisp and juicy
AppearanceBright red to deep red over a yellow-green background
PeakOct 25

Available in pack sizes

  • 3# Poly
  • Totes
  • 2# Pouch
  • Trays / Bulk
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Peak HarvestOct 25
Window±1 week
Storage Temp34-36° F
AvailabilityLate October to May

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Frequently Asked

Good to know

Is Ludacrisp related to EverCrisp?

Not directly, but both were developed through the Midwest Apple Improvement Association, a grower-led breeding program focused on creating flavorful new apple varieties.

Where did the name Ludacrisp come from?

The name plays off the apple’s almost ludicrous combination of flavors. Its official cultivar name is MAIA-L.

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