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Razor Russet apple

A russeted sport of Golden Delicious, discovered in Kentucky in the 1970s. A great russet apple with excellent flavor. Medium sized with golden bronze skin, almost entirely covered with a yellowish brown russet. Flesh is firm, slightly coarse yellowish white. Remarkable for its sugar content. Great for fresh eating and for cooking.

USDA identification images for Razor Russet

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

    Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

    Sport

    This variety is a sport (natural genetic mutation) of: Golden Delicious

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    United States

    Canada

    • Dan in Vittoria, ONTARIO

    Harvest records for this variety

    2015 season

    • September  2015  - tree owned by Roger in Madison Heights, United States

    Origins

    • Species: Malus domestica - Apple
    • Originates from: United States
    • Introduced: 1970s
    • Developed by: University of Kentucky

    Identification

    • Country of origin: United States
    • Period of origin: 1950 - 1999

    Using

    • Picking season: Mid
    • Keeping (of fruit): 1-2 months
    • Flavour quality: Very good
    • Flavour style (apples): Sweeter
    • Cooking result: Keeps shape
    • Juice style: Sweeter
    • Cropping: Heavy
    • Food uses: Eating fresh
    • Food uses: Culinary
    • Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Growing

    • Flowering group: 3
    • Pollinating others: Good
    • Ploidy: Diploid
    • Vigour: Average vigour
    • Fruit bearing: Spur-bearer
    • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile

    Climate

    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates
    • Climate suitability: Warm climates
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)

    Where to buy fresh fruit

    The following orchards grow Razor Russet:

    United States




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