1 / 4USDA Pomological Watercolor (1886–1942)· Passmore, Deborah Griscom 1840-1911 artistSource ↗
Whitney Russet
Malus domestica Borkh. Borkh.
Dessert
Whitney Russet is an American apple developed before 1850, valued for fresh eating. The medium-sized fruit features greenish-yellow flesh that is juicy with a subacid, aromatic, and spicy flavor profile, and is best used from December through February.
Flavor & Texture
subacidaromaticspicyjuicy
Best Uses
fresh_eating
3 historical watercolors from the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection (1886–1942) included in the gallery above. Public domain.
Origin & History
- Known by
- ≥ 1850
References
- UK National Fruit Collection
- 6759