Keeping Russet
AppleKeeping Russet
Origin/History
Not described in source.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size & Form Medium, roundish.
Skin Pale yellowish brown russet, with a red cheek in the sun.
Flesh & Flavor Yellow, firm, juicy, rich mellow flavor.
Stem, Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Core & Seeds Not described in source.
Season
October to January. Ripens in October; stores through January.
Uses
Dessert apple. Described by Hogg as of first quality.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Keeping Russet. This is a dessert Apple described by Hogg as of first quality. Fruit medium, roundish, pale yellowish brown russet, with a red cheek in the sun. Flesh yellow, firm, juicy, rich mellow flavor. October, January.