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.Egremont
Russet
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| Zone:
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3 - 8
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| Ripens:
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Middle of October
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| Fertility:
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Partially self-pollinating
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| Top
50 Ranking:
| # 46
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| Skin
Colour:
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Yellow-green with golden-brown flush - russeted
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| Flesh:
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Cream with a yellow tinge. Somewhat dry.
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| Flavour:
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Slightly nutty, sweet, and aromatic.
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| Usage:
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Great for fresh eating, drying, and cider. Good with cheese or
in salads.
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| Storage:
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About four months
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| Notes:
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Probably the most delicious of the russets though quality can
vary year to year. Prone to fire blight, cedar apple rust, and bitter pit which
leaves some browning on the fruit. Resistant to apple scab, powdery mildew, and
canker.
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