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Saltcote Pippin
type: Dessert
synonyms: Salcote Pippin
identification: Large, round conic. The base colour is yellow over which is a maroon wash and irregular dark striping which fades on the shaded faces. Then eye is small and closed, set in a deep and narrow basin. The stem is somewhat short and slender, set in a deep and narrow cavity..
characteristics: The flesh is cream coloured, firm. Moderately juicy, sweet and aromatic, rich flavour.
uses: dessert
origins: Sussex UK 1918 Ribston Pippin (?) James Hoade of Rye, recorded 1818???? NFC Ribston Pippin or Radford Beauty (female) ? Unknown
cultivation: Vigorous, upright tree. Bears fruit on spurs. Produces good harvests early in the second period.
harvest: Early in the fourth period.
pollination group: C
pollination peak: 11
ploidism: Self sterile. Group C. Day 11.
harvest period: 4
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