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Fruit Fact: Harrison, a variety of apples
Famous high quality cider apple from New Jersey that was thought to be extinct but was re-discovered.
Variety Background:
| Most Common Name: | Harrison |
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| Origin: | Originated in Essex County, New Jersey, early 19th century and was grown extensively throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Eastern United States until about 1900. Thought to be extinct, but was rediscovered by Paul Gidez in New Jersey in 1976. |
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Growth Habit:
Highly productive tree
Vigor: T3
Harvest, storage and consumption:
Good keeper
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Usage:
Makes an excellent, full bodied cider.
Eating: No
Cooking: No
Cider: Yes
Diseases:
Scab Susceptibility: Low
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Black Rot Susceptibility: Low
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Not a whole lot of references. Arch of Taste
