Somerset of Maine

Sweet Tart
Description

A large, oblate, early season apple, Somerset of Maine has yellow skin with red blush or stripes. Its flesh is crisp and juicy, and it has outstanding sweet-tart taste.

Discovered: pre-1850, Maine

Parentage: Unknown

Harvest: Early Season

History

Somerset of Maine was discovered in Mercer, Somerset County, Maine, before 1850.