Red Jewell
AppleRed Jewell
Origin and History
Originated in Todd County, Kentucky. Described as a new and promising sort at the time of this record.
Tree
A good and handsome grower. An early bearer with uniform productivity.
Fruit
Size and Form Small, roundish oblate. Sides often unequal.
Color and Surface Very dark crimson red, with many white conspicuous dots.
Stem Slender.
Calyx Closed, or partially open.
Flesh and Flavor Yellowish, firm, compact, juicy, mild, pleasant subacid. Quality rated Good to Very Good.
Season
December to February.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and 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)Red Jewell. Originated in Todd Co., Ky. Tree a good and handsome grower, an early bearer, and uniformly productive. A new promising sort. Fruit small, roundish oblate. Sides often unequal. Color very dark crimson red, with many white conspicuous dots. Stalk slender. Calyx closed, or partially open. Flesh yellowish, firm, compact, juicy, mild, pleasant subacid. Good to very good. December to February.