Autumn Bergamot
Dessert · Pear · Pyrus communis L. · 2 accessions
The history of this variety is confused. It is said to have been brought to England by the Romans but the earliest reference is 1712. Fruits have firm, coarse, gritty, juicy flesh with a sweet, subacid, rich flavour.
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Accession 1949-058 · Autumn Bergamot
- Flowering
- 19th April (10%) · 24th April (full) · 4th May (petal fall)
NFC characterisation
- Type
- Dessert
Accession 1996-069 · Ogilvy 'Achan' (Quince 'C')
No descriptor data recorded for this accession.
Source · National Fruit Collection
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