English Russet

English Russet Color
From
Putnam County
Description
Within recent years it has been in good demand for export trade, bringing relatively better prices in Europe than in America. It is not very good for cooking, but has the reputation of making excep- tionally good cider.
Flesh quality
firm, rather crisp, tender, fine-grained, somewhat aromatic, pleasant, mild subacid, good
Flesh color
yellow, white
Skin quality
tough, takes a good polish, russet
Skin color
yellow, green, gold russeted
Sizes
below medium
Shape
unequal sides, ribbed, round, conical
Keeping quality
one of the best known
General quality
Not especially attractive in color nor high in quality
Uses
cider
Eating season starts in
January
Eating season ends in
May
Also known as
Poughkeepsie Russet
Winter Russet
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