Longkeeper
A very hary tree as many Cornish varieties are. The fruit is large, pale yellow with some russet. A little chewy.
As its name suggests this is a very good keeper; to June in the best conditions
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Additional Information About the Longkeeper
- Use: Dessert
- Flavour: Sweet to subacid
- Origin: Luckett, Cornwall
- Flower Period: Mid to late
- Picking Season: Mid to late
- Storage: Yes to June?
- Disease Resistance: Scab resistant