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Newtown Pippin Apple
The Newtown Pippin apple, also known as just the Newtown, is a fantastic apple, one of the best. It is thought to be Thomas Jefferson’s favorite apple, grown by both Jefferson and George Washington.
Excellent for: Fresh eating; Baking; Sauce; Cider
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History: The Newtown apple was discovered on the estate of Gershom Moore near Newtown, Long Island, New York in the early 1700’s. Parentage: Unknown Pollination:Bloom Time: Mid-seasonPloidy: DiploidGood Pollinators: Braeburn AppleCameo AppleCortland AppleCox’s Orange Pippin AppleEmpire AppleGala AppleMcShay AppleSweet Sixteen AppleWilliams Pride AppleWolf River Apple Harvest Time: October/November Fruit Size: Medium/round Flavor: Sweet/spicy Storage (refrigerated): 3-4 months Disease Resistance: Cedar apple rust: ResistantFireblight: Some susceptibilityMildew: Some susceptibilityScab: Some susceptibility