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Paignton Marigold

Cider · Apple · Malus domestica Borkh. · 1 accession

Originated from Paignton, Devon before 1834. Received at Brogdale in 1997 from Thornhayes Nursery, Devon. Produces a medium bittersweet cider.

Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Flowering
30th April (10%) · 2nd May (full) · 10th May (petal fall)
National Apple Register (1971)
Fruit size
medium
Fruit shape
flat, rectangular, convex
Russet type
red flush and stripes
Ground colour
yellow
NFC characterisation
Size
large-very large
Type
Cider
Crown
weak
Shape
Broad globose conical
Width
77.60 mm
Crunch
crisp
Height
62.84 mm
Russet
low
Ribbing
weak-medium
Juiciness
juicy
Over colour
Red
Flesh colour
Cream
Ground colour
Whitish yellow
Over colour amount
low-medium
Over colour pattern
striped/mottled

Source · National Fruit Collection

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