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Backwell Red

Cider · Apple · Malus domestica Borkh. · 1 accession

An old popular cider apple named after Backwell Village, North Somerset, UK. Fruits are small-medium in size. Produces a vintage, acidic juice and a sharp, light, fruity, thin cider.

Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Picking time
Late October
Flowering
30th April (10%) · 2nd May (full) · 12th May (petal fall)
NFC characterisation
Size
small-medium
Type
Cider
Width
52.86 mm
Height
40.93 mm

Source · National Fruit Collection

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