Cider Digest #1864

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Subject: Cider Digest #1864, 10 April 2014 
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Cider Digest #1864                                         10 April 2014 

                 Cider and Perry Discussion Forum 

Contents: 
  Golden Russet (Dustin Hostetler) 

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Subject: Golden Russet 
From: Dustin Hostetler <hostetlerfarmsllc@gmail.com> 
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2014 14:50:22 -0400 

So I just read Ben Watson's latest book, Cider Hard & Sweet.  He defines 
the North American Golden Russet apple as an "American Golden Russet 
(Bullock Pippin)" and just "Golden Russet".  I am growing the American 
Golden Russet.  I have heard that the growing habits between the 2 are an 
easier way to differentiate then by apple appearance since they look very 
similar.  Unfortunately, I only have the one so cannot compare as they say 
the "Golden Russet" that came from Geneva grows more "weapier", i.e. longer 
branches. 

Ben describes the "Golden Russet" as a high sugar variety.  So my real 
question is, does the "American Golden Russet" have the same sugar levels 
as the "Golden Russet" or what are the differences? 

I am aware of the English and Hunt Russets, but only trying to figure out 
the difference between the Bullock and the Golden here. 

Thanks, 
Dustin Hostetler 
Hostetler Farms 

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