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Gano apple

Fruit has light yellow skin that is striped and flushed red. It turns purple-red upon ripening. Flesh firm, crisp and juicy, subacid flavor.

USDA identification images for Gano

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

  • USDA watercolor image of Malus domestica: Gano
  • USDA watercolor image of Malus domestica: Gano
  • USDA watercolor image of Malus domestica: Gano
  • USDA watercolor image of Malus domestica: Gano

Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

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Harvest records for this variety

2015 season

  • September  2015  - tree owned by Roger in Madison Heights, United States

Origins

  • Species: Malus domestica - Apple
  • Parentage: Ben Davis type
  • Originates from: Kentucky/Missouri, United States
  • Introduced: 19th century

Identification

  • Country of origin: United States
  • Flesh colour: White
  • Fruit size: Average
  • Fruit size: Large
  • Fruit shape: Round
  • Fruit size: Variable

Using

  • Picking season: Late
  • Flavour quality: Good
  • Flavour quality: Average
  • Flavour style (apples): Sweet/Sharp
  • Food uses: Culinary

Growing

  • Fruit bearing: Spur-bearer

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