Merton Russet apple

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Small. Golden russet colored. Flesh very crisp, deep yellow, and juicy. Complex sweet/spicy flavor.

Last updated 29 May 2011.

Summary

Species: Malus domestica
Parentage: Sturmer Pippin x Cox's Orange Pippin
Origin: London, England, United Kingdom
Introduced: 1921
Developed by: John Innes Institute
Orange Pippin Cultivar ID: 179300

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07 Nov 2011		Jenny MartinCHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand
	i grafted a merton russet onto a m793 rootstock last year and it seems to be vigorous enough. From a 10cm scion in july 2010, it is a bit over a metre now(spring). It took a while to get going during spring/summer 2010 though. i have not had any trouble with disease yet, maybe a bit early.
15 Jul 2011		N. BuckCAMBRIDGESHIRE, United Kingdom
	I tried growing this variety for a while (on the strong M25 roots, for those who are curious), but I had to remove the struggling tree on account of it being too susceptible to powdery mildew without sprays (which was not something that I was prepared to do). It showed some resistance to canker and scab - and was quite a strong grower until mildew crippled it - so it might tolerate a higher-rainfall climate and better soil where powdery mildew is less troublesome. Not recommended - and that's probably why it is hard to find this variety. There are plenty of better varieties with equal or superior fruit quality and with better disease resistance for home growers.

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