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Rhode Island Greening Harvest May 12 to October 25, mostly September 10 to October 10; marketing season mostly October 1 to February 1, extending sometimes to May 1; average crop 2.9 million bu.; grown mostly in New York with some in Michigan and New England, few in Ohio; size above medium to large or very large; skin moderately thick, tough, smooth, waxy, grass green varying to rather yellow, sometimes blushed with brownish red which rarely deepens to a distinct bright red, greenish white or russet dots often submerged, prevailing effect green or yellowish; flesh yellowish; firm, moderately fine-grained, crisp, tender, juicy, rich, sprightly, medium acid; not generally used for dessert or salad; extra good for pie, sauce, and good for baking.
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