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 Saint Edmund's Russet | |
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| Not as well known as other russets, St. Edmund's Russet is nevertheless one of the best. | |
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Growing
| Apple tree Saint Edmund's Russet | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Ploidy | Diploid |
| Bearing regularity | Regular |
| Fruit bearing | Partial tip-bearer |
Using
| Apple tree Saint Edmund's Russet | |
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| Picking season | Mid |
| Uses | Eating fresh Juice Hard cider |
| Cropping | Good |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
| Flavor style (apples) | Sweeter |
Disease resistance
| Apple tree Saint Edmund's Russet | |
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| General resistance | Good |
| Canker | Some resistance |
| Scab | Very resistant |
| Cedar apple rust | Some resistance |
| Mildew | Some resistance |
Climate
| Apple tree Saint Edmund's Russet | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | (5) -20F / -29C |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Apple tree Saint Edmund's Russet | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 |
| Fruit color | Russet |