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Apple
Rhode Island Greening 

 

 

 

 
SummaryOne of the oldest American varieties, known since the 1650s, and widely planted in the USA. Its main use is in cooking.




Identification

Rhode Island Greening




Fruit colourGreen




Flesh colourWhite to Cream, pale yellow




Fruit sizeVery large




Fruit shapeFlat-round




Using

Rhode Island Greening




FlavorVery good




Flavour styleSharper




Ripening periodMid season




Use/Keeping3 months or more




Cooking resultKeeps shape




Growing

Rhode Island Greening




Picking




CroppingGood




VigourLarge




PollinationFlowering group 3
Flowers Mid season
Self-sterile
Gardening skillAverage




ProblemsFireblight - Very susceptible
Cedar apple rust - Some susceptibility

Other

Rhode Island Greening




Country of originUnited States




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