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Eierlederapfel
type: Culinary, Eating, Pie
synonyms: Hoher Lederapfel, Fässliapfel, Grise Ovale
summary: A highly regarded russet apple that originated in Switzerland. Keeps its shape in pies. Also appreciated as a fresh eating apple for its sweetness and nutty flavours.
identification: Conic tending to long-conic shape, yellow base colour over which is extensive russetting. The Eierlederapfel is the only fully russetted apple with a distinct oval profile.
characteristics: The flesh is yellowish, firm. Juicy, very sweet with nutty flavours.
origins: Originated in Kanton Baselland (Switzerland) and was first described in 1793.
cultivation: Moderately vigorous. Produces heavy crops every other year.
cold storage: Keeps well for three months.
vulnerabilities: Resistant to most fungal disease as well as fire blight.
harvest: Ready for harvest in the middle of the fifth period.
ploidism: Diploid. Self sterile.
cold storage weeks: 12
harvest period: 5
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