Red Seek-no-Farther
AppleRed Seek-no-Farther
Origin and History
Origin unknown. The variety is documented from Pennsylvania.
Tree
The tree has an open, spreading habit and is a good bearer.
Fruit
Size and form: Medium, oblate.
Skin: Greenish yellow, splashed, striped, and shaded with red.
Flesh: Whitish green, crisp, tender, juicy, pleasant, mild subacid.
Core: Small.
Stem, cavity, calyx, and basin: Not described in source.
Season
December, January.
Quality and Uses
Rated as good. Not described in source.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Other
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 Seek-no-Farther. Origin unknown. From Pennsylvania. Tree open, spreading, good bearer. Fruit medium, oblate, greenish yellow, splashed, striped, and shaded with red. Flesh whitish green, crisp, tender, juicy, pleasant, mild subacid. Core small. Good. December, January.