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Bedford Red
synonyms: Sometimes referred to simply as Bedford. Note that the name Fiesta (edible) and the Fiesta (ornamental) apples are marketed by the name Red Pippin, frequently resulting in confusion with Bedford Red.
identification: Large and round with irregular shape. Cream base colour over which are flushed, red stripes covering about three quarters of the surface.
characteristics: Flesh is cream-coloured, striped, firm and somewhat tart.
origins: Developed in Pennsylvania (U.S.A.)
cultivation: Vigorous. Produces annual crops.
cold storage: Keeps well in cold storage.
vulnerabilities: Somewhat susceptible to fire blight.
harvest: Ready for harvest a week or two into the middle period. Fruit drops when ripe.
notes: 34 Red Pippin (S/O) Originally called Fiesta. A good sized autumn apple which can kept. A cross between Cox and Idared.
The Fiesta (???????) apple is also known as Red Pippin, which is a cross of Cox and Idared
pollination group: D
pollination peak: 13
ploidism: Diploid. Self sterile.
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