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Apples

Crispin aka Mutsu

Heritage Red Delicious

ARKANSAS BLACK

Heirloom variety, possibly raised by a settler called John Crawford in Arkansas, USA in the 1840s, and certainly widely grown in Arkansas and Missouri later that century. It is thought to be a seedling of Winesap. This apple is notable for the extremely dark coloration, which becomes almost black after storage.
One of the most firm firm and crisp of all apples, yet juicy. Flavor is pleasantly tart to sweet tart, mellows with storage. Good keeper.

We have quoted from and are indebted to http://www.orangepippin.com/
for information on the history of this apple variety.

Season: October, November

Size: field run, large apple.

Suggested uses: Baking, applesauce, fresh eating.

Shelf life: Will keep at 32 degrees for 6 weeks.

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