Random Cultivar Of The Day

Green Newtown

Green Newtown
From
Elmhurst
Description
In pomological literature the name Newtown Pippin has often been used in such a way that it is uncertain whether the writer had in mind the Yellow Newtown or the Green Newtown, and the correct synonymy cannot be accurately determined in all cases.
Flesh quality
firm, crisp, tender, moderately fine-grained, juicy, sprightly, with a fine aromatic, sub-acid flavor, best.
Flesh color
yellow, green tinged
Skin quality
rather tough, smooth or slightly roughened
Skin color
brown-pink, green, yellow, brown
Sizes
very large, large, medium
Shape
uniform, angular, round, oblate
Keeping quality
very late
Uses
cider, culinary, dessert
Eating season starts in
February
Eating season ends in
May
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