Roxbury Russet

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Origin: Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA (1635)

Harvest: Oct

Discovery: Chance seedling

Size: Medium

Also known as: Boston Russet

Best for: Cider · Fresh eating · Drying

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The oldest named American apple variety, with distinctive rough brown russeting over green skin and a complex, nutty sweetness. One of the finest cider apples ever discovered in the New World.

Fun Fact

Roxbury Russet has been grown continuously since the 1630s, making it nearly 400 years old. It is considered the oldest named apple cultivar originating in North America.

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