Jewett Red (Nodhead)
AppleJewett Red (Nodhead)
Origin and History
Jewett Red (Nodhead) originated in New Hampshire.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form Medium in size, with a roundish oblate, conical form; somewhat irregular.
Surface (Skin) Greenish white, striped, splashed, and shaded with bright red and crimson. A thin dull grayish bloom is present.
Dots Numerous, very distinct, and white.
Stem Short.
Cavity Broad and deep, acuminate; green.
Basin Exceedingly small, irregular, and shallow.
Calyx Firmly closed.
Flesh and Flavor Tender and juicy. The flavor is very pleasant, sprightly, and almost sweet, with quality rated as good to very good.
Core and Seeds Not described in source.
Season
November to February.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes or Variants
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— J.L. Budd & N.E. Hansen, American Horticultural Manual, Part II: Systematic Pomology (1914)Jewett Red (Nodhead). — Origin, New Hampshire. Fruit medium, roundish oblate, conical, irregular; surface greenish white, striped, splashed and shaded with bright red and crimson, with a thin dull grayish bloom; dots many, very distinct, white; cavity broad, deep, acuminate, green; stem short; basin exceedingly small, irregular, shallow; calyx firmly closed. Flesh tender, juicy, very pleasant, sprightly, almost sweet, good to very good. November to February.