| 'Sekai Ichi' | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Hybrid parentage | Parents unknown, theorized to be 'Red Delicious' × 'Golden Delicious' |
| Cultivar | 'Sekai Ichi' |
| Origin | Japan, 1974 |
Sekai Ichi is the name of a cultivar of apple first released from Japan in 1974. It is considered one of the largest varieties of apples, with an average circumference of 12-18 inches and weight of 2lbs.
Sekai Ichi means "world's number one" in Japanese.
"Sekai Ichi" are pale pink/red apples with red stripes which are juicy, sweet and not as crisp/crunchy as other cultivars.
The variety came from a cross between the varieties Red Delicious and Golden Delicious.[1]