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Yates
type: Cider, Eating
synonyms: Yates Winter, Red Warrior (this is also used as a synonym for Mitchell Red ).
identification: Small, round to round-conic. The skin is pale yellow marked with dark red flushes and red stripes. Pale greyish lenticels.
characteristics: The flesh is cream coloured with red stains under the skin. Firm. Juicy, sweet-sharp, aromatic and spicy
uses: A good fresh-eating apple. Makes excellent apple butter. Also used for cider.
origins: Originated with Matthew Yates of Fayette County, Georgia (U.S.A.) around 1844. Long a popular Southern favorite prized for its fine flavor and long keeping qualities
cultivation: Vigorous. Produces heavy crops annually. Trimming is necessary at fruit set to ensure medium size apples. Well suited to mild climates.
harvest: Over a span of several weeks starting early in the fourth period.
ploidism: Diploid. Self sterile.
hardiness: 5
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