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Apple
Rosemary Russet 

 

 

 

 
SummaryA classic English russet apple from the Victorian era, though not as well known as its contemporaries.




Identification

Rosemary Russet




Fruit colour




Flesh colour




Fruit size




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Using

Rosemary Russet




FlavorVery good




Flavour stylePear drop




Ripening periodMid season




Use/Keeping3 months or more




Cooking result




Growing

Rosemary Russet




Picking




CroppingGood




VigourAverage growth




PollinationFlowering group 3
Flowers Mid season
Self-sterile
Gardening skillVery easy




ProblemsCanker - Some resistance
Scab - Some resistance

Other

Rosemary Russet




Country of originUnited Kingdom




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