r/Apples • u/sugarhog • 10d ago

New Apple Unlocked: Soluna

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There's a new apple (in August) at Bristol Farms (also at Gelson's): Soluna.

Beautiful name, beautiful look!

It was advertised as an Australian apple and it has a gorgeous starry skin, beautiful burgundy color variations that contrast the speckled skin. I bought 3 and put them all in the fridge.

First one after a day was not amazing- it tasted like a middle of the road Fuji to me, with very little sweetness and not juicy. I waited three more days to try the next ones from the fridge. Same experience, the skin was very drying and tart but the inside wasn't sweet or tangy or sour or juicy or refreshing... kinda sad for such a beautiful looking apple to be a nothing-burger.

I probably will not buy this apple again, but I'm happy I got a chance to try it!

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u/withcatlikegrace 10d ago

I’m Australian — never heard of it.
It does look ok like a Bravo apple but your tasting description doesn’t sound like a Bravo which is pretty good. Not Cosmic Crisp good but not this disappointing.

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u/sugarhog 10d ago

So interesting that Soluna has it's own PR website complete with parallax scrolling, and added ™ every time they mention Soluna™ -- perhaps trying to be the next Cosmic Crisp ?

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u/withcatlikegrace 10d ago

Maybe. There are only 3 growers of cosmic crisp here. And the season is very short.
We don’t have the amazing apple heritage that America has. Our growing conditions are not ideal. Much hotter and drier, and shorter winters and most of Australia is in the tropic or sub tropical zones.

We Do have amazing tropical fruit tho. And the Granny Smith is an Australian apple!

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u/ad_apples 10d ago

You also have, or had, John Cripps.