Franklin apple
Well-colored fruit. Tender, crisp flesh, mild flavor. Resembles shape of Delicious, but far superior in eating quality.
USDA identification images for Franklin
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
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Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Parentage: Delicious x McIntosh
- Originates from: United States
- Developed by: Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Identification
- Country of origin: United States
Climate
- Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 3 (-40C)