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Description
Golden Russet is a good-looking, firm, and sweet apple with yellow russeted skin and flesh. Harvest generally begins in mid-October. It is good for fresh eating and in ciders.
Discovered: 1840s, New York
Parentage: Unknown
Harvest: Late Season
History
Golden Russet had its beginnings in western New York state in the 1800s, where its sweetness made it a favorite with cider-makers.