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Nodhead
Accession
Palermo, ME [Waldo County]
Synonyms
Jewett Red, Jewett’s Red, Jewett's Fine Red
Origin
Hollis, New Hampshire; c. 1780
Season
Fall- Winter
Uses
Fresh eating/dessert, Storage, Cooking
Distinctive Features
somewhat angular smooth shiny dark red skin with broken stripes, numerous white dots, green or sometimes russeted cavity, scarf skin
Resembles
York Imperial, Winesap, Northern Spy, Pumpkin Sweet of Orland, Spice Sweet
Status of Name
Verified by Old Timer and Visually by Experts
DNA Information
Assumed to be correct; not tested