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| Apple Rubens | Apple Red Baron | ||||
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| Summary | An attractive modern apple from Italy which is now being promoted in European supermarkets. | Medium size. Coarse, dryish flesh. Pear-flavored. Acceptable mild (non-tart) cooking apple. Not very juicy. Orange blush over yellow, resembling traditional peach coloring. | |||
Identification | Rubens | Red Baron | |||
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Using | Rubens | Red Baron | |||
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| Use/Keeping | 3 months or more | ||||
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Growing | Rubens | Red Baron | |||
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| Vigour | Average growth | ||||
| Pollination | Self-sterile | ||||
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| Problems | Scab - Very susceptible Mildew - Some susceptibility | ||||
Other | Rubens | Red Baron | |||
| Country of origin | Italy | United States | |||
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