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Withington Fillbasket
type: Cooking, Sauce
synonyms: Withington Fill Basket
identification: Very large, round, angular and ribbed at the crown. The smooth skin is green or yellowish green, sometimes with a brown blush on the sun exposed face and heavily marked with small russet lenticels. The stem is short and thick.
characteristics: The flesh is pale yellowish, firm and crisp. Somewhat acidic. Keeps two months in cold storage.
uses: Cooking. Makes a sharp, flavourful, yellow sauce.
origins: nfc Originated in the UK. Recorded in 1883.
cultivation: Vigorous, spreading tree. Bears fruit on tips
cold storage: Keeps up to three months.
harvest: Early in the third period.
pollination group: C
pollination peak: 9
ploidism: Self sterile. Group C. Day 9.
cold storage weeks: 12
harvest period: 3
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