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Apple
Alexander 

 

 

 

 
SummaryAn old and attractive culinary apple, cooks to a puree.




Identification

Alexander




Fruit colour




Flesh colourWhite




Fruit sizeVery large




Fruit shapeRound-conical




Using

Alexander




FlavorGood




Flavour styleSweet/Sharp




Ripening periodMid season




Use/Keeping2-3 weeks




Cooking result




Growing

Alexander




Picking




Cropping




VigourLarge




PollinationFlowering group 3
Flowers Mid season
Self-sterile
Gardening skill




Problems

Other

Alexander




Country of originUkraine




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