<Image of Fruit - size M, left aligned, wrap off> Fruit: Apple Use: Dessert/Cooking/Cider Origin and History: UK or France early 1800's Season: Mid Harvest Time: early Oct Store: Oct-Feb Qualities and Taste: Well ripened quite sweet, plenty of acidity, firm juicy flesh, but usually slightly bitter underlying taste. Cooked, keeps shape, bright yellow, good flavour, quite sweet yet brisk flavour, well suited to open tarts. Also used for cider in Normandy. (Source: JM). | <Image of Blossom - size M, left aligned, wrap off> Map Reference: A 16 Form: Espalier Rootstock: MM106 Additional Information: Syn. Reine des Reinettes; Golden Winter Pearmain. |
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