When to Pick Russets?

Harvest when plants begin to turn yellow, or after about four months cut the plants down and allow the tubers to dry a few days before digging. While digging, avoid cuts and bruises, and only gently brush off soil instead of washing which can lead to decay during storage.

When should russet apples be picked?

Fruit will be ready for harvesting in the third week of September. Click here if you want to set the dates to your home town. Flowering and fruit picking dates vary according to the weather in any particular growing season so the above dates may well change slightly from one year to the next.

When should you pick Cox apples?

Harvest & Availability: Cox is a mid season variety, normally harvested in mid to late September in England, and late February to early March in New Zealand. It stores fairly well, usually for 6 months in ULO conditions, though use of new ethylene suppressants can extend storage life even further.

Alexander Ross

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