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Friedrich der Grosse
type: Culinary, Cider, Juice
synonyms: Grand Duke Friedrich (Großherzog Friedrich). Also known as Großherzog Friedrich von Baden and
Kalvill Grand Duke Friedrich of Baden.
summary: Large, lemon yellow. Prominent apple odour.
identification: Large to very large. Round-conic. Yellow.
characteristics: The flesh is juicy. Sweet-sharp, fruity, rich. Keeps for three months in cold storage.
uses: Commercial juice apple
origins: Developed in Baden Baden (Germany). Seedling of Bismark and White Winter Kale.
cultivation: Grows vigorously in the first few years, then moderates to moderately vigorous. Ready for harvest in the first half of the fourth period.
vulnerabilities: Susceptible to mildew. Somewhat susceptible to scab.
harvest: Late in the third period.
notes: Tolerates higher altitudes.
pollination group: D
pollination peak: 14
ploidism: Self sterile. Peak: Group D Day 14
cold storage weeks: 3
harvest period: 12
flowers: white
foliage: green
hardiness: 5
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