Large, flat, irregular or rectangular shaped apple. They have greenish yellow skin with a red flush and stripes. Flesh is firm and yellowish, very acid, with a tangy lemon flavour.
Common Uses
A well known, sour, English heritage dual purpose cooker and cider apple.
Origin
Nottinghamshire, England, about 1813.
Pollination
Triploid, which means it cannot act as a pollen donor and needs to be planted with two other diploid varieties. Potential pollinators include Abas, Irish Peach, Lord Lambourne, McIntosh, Red Braeburn, Vista Bella, Yarlington Mill. Also possibly some of th
Chill Hours
Estimated 800-1000 hours.
Blossom Time
Early to mid-season.
Harvest Time
- 4 days Red Delicious, late Feb in Harcourt
Production Notes
USDA zones 5-7. Good keeper, cooks to a creamy fluff. Tree is very large and vigorous, spreading. Mainly spur-bearing, but partial tip bearer on young laterals.
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