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Reinette Russet apple

Larger than Golden Russet. Pleasant, very sweet flavor. Brownish yellow with faint red stripes on sunny side. Prominent lenticels. Picks 1 to 2 weeks earlier than Golden Russet

USDA identification images for Reinette Russet

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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    • 16 Nov 2024  Mateusz
      Great flavour

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    Origins

    • Species: Malus domestica - Apple
    • Parentage: Sport of Reine des Reinettes
    • Originates from: France
    • Developed by: INRA, Angers

    Identification

    • Country of origin: France


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