Rajka is a

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cultivar of domesticated

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from the

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, specifically for eating. Rajka was crossed and developed by the

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from the

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and

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apples for

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resistance, hence possible to grow organic.

Description

Tree is moderately vigorous, standard type, produces spurs freely, precocious in cropping, highly productive, fruits do not fall prematurely, good pollinator with mid-season blossoming, resistant to scab and tolerant to powdery mildew. Fruits are medium to large, globose conical, medium stem length. Yellow under-color is covered on almost the entire skin surface with an attractive bright red over-color. There is some

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in stem cavity which occasionally may extend out over base. Flesh yellowish, juicy with medium grained texture and distinctive pleasant aroma. Overall it is an early-winter, disease resistant, dessert variety with outstanding color, good rather sweet flavor and medium storage life. May be suited also to cooler areas. Has no specific requirements for

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s. Suitable for commercial orchards as well as for home gardens.Institute of Experimental Botany
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In United Kingdom

Rajka was introduced into the

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in the 1990s.

References

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Description

In United Kingdom

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References

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