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Costard
synonyms: Coulthard; Prussian Pippin. Sometimes confused with the Catshead which uses the name Catshead as a synonym.
identification: Large, oblong and prominetly five sided with defined ribs.The skin is green washed with a brownish tinge on the sun exposed face. The stem is short.
characteristics: acidic
origins: This is a very old English apple, documented as early as 1292
cultivation: Moderately vigorous, upright spreading spur bearer. Ready for harvest in the middle of the second period.
mutations: Costard Crimson????????
cold storage: Keeps up to three months.
harvest: Late in the fourth period.
ploidism: Self sterile. Group E.
cold storage weeks: 12
harvest period: 4
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