- Egremont Russet
The Egremont Russet is a
cultivar of dessertapple , of the russet type. It has a rich, nutty flavour and crisp, firm and fairly juicy flesh.It was first recorded in 1872, and is believed to have been raised by
Lord Egremont atPetworth inSussex , UK.It was first popular in the
Victorian era and has remained popular ever since, despite being a seasonal treat as it does not store well. It is the third most common apple in commercial cultivation in England & Wales after Cox and Bramley, although its 308ha represents just 3.7% of total apple orchards. [ [http://statistics.defra.gov.uk/esg/statnot/orchfrui.pdf orchfruit07_2.xls ] ]It is a popular garden apple in the UK and trees are widely available from UK garden centres.
References
* [http://www.gardenaction.co.uk/fruit_veg_diary/fruit_veg_mini_project_september_2_apple_egremont_russet.htm General information and image]
* [http://www.brogdale.org.uk/image1.php?varietyid=15| National Fruit Collection page] NFC reference 1979-159
* [http://www.fellsanddales.org.uk/images/apple_appeal.pdf reference for Lord Egremont (pdf)]
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