African Carmine

Appearance: Carmine is a red, striped variety with a yellow background

Description: African Carmine is the trademark given to the Carmine variety.

Harvested: mid March to beginning of April

Origin: Carmine was bred by the ARC in South Africa and is a cross between Golden Delicious and Dedrick Starking. It was released in 1999.

Taste and texture: The fruit is sweet, juicy and crisp

Storage: It stores well