Arkansas Black
Season: late October - mid November
Origin: this variety was found in Benton County, Arkansas in the mid 1800's and is believed to have come from a Winesap seedling.
with deep-red, almost black skin the Arkansas Black is one of the darkest skinned of all varieties. The taste is sweet, tart and wine-like and the flesh is yellow, hard and crunchy. This variety is very good for baking as well as cider making.
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Origin: this variety was found in Benton County, Arkansas in the mid 1800's and is believed to have come from a Winesap seedling.
with deep-red, almost black skin the Arkansas Black is one of the darkest skinned of all varieties. The taste is sweet, tart and wine-like and the flesh is yellow, hard and crunchy. This variety is very good for baking as well as cider making.
Click here to return to our list of heirloom varieties.
