Roter Astrachan

Variety of Apple · Malus domestica

Early, dark-red summer apple for processing.

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Taste & characteristics

sour

Scab

Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Very early summer apple with an attractive deep-red fruit, but sour and without aroma (grade 3-4); keeps only briefly.

Moderately vigorous, otherwise relatively healthy tree, somewhat prone to scab.

Traditional very early variety for prompt use.

Use quickly as a short-keeping early apple; watch for scab.

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