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RF: Giant Russian Crab
type: Culinary, Cider, Juice, Ornamental, Sauce
summary: A red-fleshed apple that provides rich colour for cider making. Also popular for its intense, long-lasting red blossoms.
identification: Despite its name, the Giant Russian produces small to medium-size fruit. Red skin, dark red foliage. Red flesh, very tart flavour.
characteristics: The flesh is red. Very tart.
uses: Favoured by cider makers for its red colouration.
vulnerabilities: Susceptible to scab.
harvest: Ready for harvest in mid-season.
pollination peak: 1
ploidism: Diploid. Self sterile.
flowers: Dark pink
leaves: Dark red
hardiness: 2
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