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summary: Touted as one of the finest cider apples that ever emerged in North America, the Harrison was almost lost, but is once again being cultivated by cider makers.
summary: A limb mutation of Kidd’s Gala found at Turmont, Maryland (U.S.A.) in 1993. Ready for harvest five weeks later than the parent tree. Solid rich red wash over ...
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origins: Raised in late 19th Century by Harry Masters of Yarlington, Somerset
characteristics: The flesh is white. Juicy, sharp, fruity. Keeps two months in cold storage.
characteristics: The flesh is white, soft. Sharp.
origins: first recorded in 1934 but forgotten until it was found in a farm orchard near Carlisle in 2004
origins: C.F. Patterson, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (Canada) Introduced 1960. Columiba x Melba
summary: A bud mutation of Golden Delicious discovered in 1979 among seedlings planted at Selah, Washington (U.S.A.). It ripens 45 days earlier than the parent cultivar. It is ...
characteristics: The flesh is firm, crisp, juicy and well flavoured. Stores about two months.
characteristics: The flesh is greenish white, firm, crisp, juicy, sweet and brisk.
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summary: Please see Yellow Transparent
origins: Specifically bred by Liz Copas and Ray Williams at the Long Ashton Research Station in Somerset (U.K.) to provide England's commercial cider industry with a ...
origins: Likely a Gloucestershire (UK) variety. It is briefly discussed in Robert Hogg's 1886 edition of "The Apple and Pear as Vintage Fruit," but not mentioned again.
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characteristics: The flesh is yellowish, crisp, coarse-grained. Juicy and sweet to sweet-sharp.
characteristics: The flesh is cream-coloured, firm, and crunchy. Juicy, sweet tart and spicy with a hint of cloves.
characteristics: The flesh is greenish, coarse-grained and soft. Juicy, sweet, mildly aromatic. Keeps two months in cold storage.
characteristics: The flesh is white, tender, juicy, sweet and brisk. Aromatic. Keeps well for four months in cold storage.
origins: Found as a chance seedling growing at the Baumschule Haux at Kreis Göppingen,Württemberg (Germany) in 1920. The flower parent is thought to be Roter Trierer ...
origins: R gion comprise entre Fougères (35) et Rennes Le nom proviendrait de la famille Havard
characteristics: The flesh is ???????. Sweet?sharp and aromatic
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characteristics: The flesh is yellowish, firm. Juicy and very sweet with a pronounced pineapple flavour. Develops best when grown in a warm climate.
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summary: Though better known as Red Delicious, this is the apple that started as an unwanted seedling found growing in an Iowa (U.S.A.) orchard, has under the guidance ...
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