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Index of apples starting with W
West Grinstead Pippin
characteristics: The flesh is greenish, soft, tender. Juicy and brisk. Keeps four months in cold storage.
West View Seedling
1
characteristics: The flesh is greenish white, firm. Dry, sweet-sharp. Lacking in flavour.
Westchester
origins: Developed from a cross of Ben Davis and Green Newton at the New York State Agriculture Experiment Station, Geneva, New York (U.S.A.). Released in 1914.
Western Beauty
summary: Rated as an excellent late-summer, fresh-eating apple.
Western Dawn
summary: A sister to Pink Lady, this Australian fresh-eating variety is favoured for its excellent colour, its texture and flavour.
Westfield Seek-No-Further
2
characteristics: The flesh is yellowish white, fine-grained, crisp and juicy. Somewhat tart, very aromatic and distinctly spicy. Look for honey, pear and citrus notes and a ...
Westland
characteristics: The flesh is cream coloured with red stains next to the skin. Does not brown when exposed to the air.
Weston's Seedling
characteristics: The flesh is pale cream, coarse grained, firm. sharp
Wetonka
1
origins: — Nevis (crabapple) x ÔWolf River,Õ Dr. Neils E. Hansen, South Dakota Experiment Station, Brookings, South Dakota, USA, introduced, 1929, crabapple
Wheeler's Extreme
characteristics: The flesh is yellowish, crisp and tender. Juicy and sweet. Keeps up to two months in cold storage.
Wheeler's Russet
1
summary: This russet apple emerged in Britain about two centuries ago. Sweet with a distinct nutty, honey flavours, it is at its best once it has been hit by frost.
Wheeler’s Golden Russet
summary: A mutation of Golden Russet, American found in the orchard of Sidney Wheeler near Belchertown, Massachusetts (U.S.A.) in the 1970s. Medium size, round conic, somewhat flattened, ...
Whetstone
summary: Very large fruit. Works best for culinary purposes. A good choice for farm-market and farm-gate sales.
White Astrachan
1
characteristics: White flesh is very white and semi-transparent, tender, juicy and sweet-tart. Tastes best straight from the tree.
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