Rome Beauty Apple Bareroot
History: In 1817 Joel Gillet accidentally receivedĀ Rome Beauty as a seedling in a shipment of nursery trees. His son planted the seedling along the Ohio River in Rome Township. When it began producing lovely red apples, Gillet's cousin started a nursery to propagate and promote it. Originally named Gillet's Seedling, the name was later changed to Rome Beauty in 1832 to honour the township. The original tree collapsed in the 1850s due to bank erosion but the variety still remains popular in the United States today.
Why We Grow It:Ā The fruit is deep red, large, and slightly conical with cream coloured flesh.Ā It has aĀ mildĀ flavour compared to something with more character like a russet, though still an excellent snacking apple. It makes aĀ good cooking apple too since it keeps its shape when cooked.Ā It also stores exceptionally well, lasting all winter long.
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History: In 1817 Joel Gillet accidentally receivedĀ Rome Beauty as a seedling in a shipment of nursery trees. His son planted the seedling along the Ohio River in Rome Township. When it began producing lovely red apples, Gillet's cousin started a nursery to propagate and promote it. Originally named Gillet's Seedling, the name was later changed to Rome Beauty in 1832 to honour the township. The original tree collapsed in the 1850s due to bank erosion but the variety still remains popular in the United States today.
Why We Grow It:Ā The fruit is deep red, large, and slightly conical with cream coloured flesh.Ā It has aĀ mildĀ flavour compared to something with more character like a russet, though still an excellent snacking apple. It makes aĀ good cooking apple too since it keeps its shape when cooked.Ā It also stores exceptionally well, lasting all winter long.
