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