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Red Boy
synonyms: Frureru
identification: Medium to large, round. The skin is glossy with a yellow base colour which is entirely washed bright red.
characteristics: The flesh is cream coloured, firm and dense with a satisfying crunch. Sweet and lightly tart with a spicy flavour,
origins: Redwinter and Rubinette¤, var. ’Rafzubin’, clone 90?2 by Peter Hauenstein, 8197 Rafz/Switzerland
cultivation: Moderately vigorous.partial tip bearer and sets fruit on one year growth. A slight tendancy to bear biennial
cold storage: Up to three months.
harvest: Late in the third period..
notes: This variety is protect by Promo?Fruit of Switzerland and propogation is permitted by licence only. and expiry. Patent numbers
pollination group: D
pollination peak: 12
ploidism: Self sterile. Group D Day 12. The flowers are reddish purple just prior to blossoming and provide good pollen for other apples within its group.
cold storage weeks: 12
harvest period: 3
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