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Apple
Golden Russet 

 

 

 

 
SummaryGolden Russet is usually considered as one of the best-flavored of the American russet apples.




Identification

Golden Russet




Fruit colourYellow / Gold




Flesh colourWhite to Cream, pale yellow




Fruit sizeSmall




Fruit shapeFlat-round




Using

Golden Russet




FlavorVery good




Flavour styleSweet/Sharp




Ripening periodEarly-Mid season




Use/Keeping3 months or more




Cooking resultKeeps shape




Growing

Golden Russet




Picking




CroppingGood




VigourSlightly large




PollinationFlowering group 2
Flowers Early-Mid season
Self-sterile
Gardening skillAverage




ProblemsScab - Some resistance
Cedar apple rust - Some susceptibility

Other

Golden Russet




Country of originUnited States




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