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Porter's Perfection

Cider · Apple · Malus domestica Borkh. · 1 accession

Originated in the orchard of Charles Porter of East Lambrook, Somerset in the 19th Century. Introduced in 1907. Produces a sharp juice with little astringency. Ripens late October to early November.

Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Picking time
Late October
Flowering
2nd May (10%) · 4th May (full) · 12th May (petal fall)
NFC characterisation
Size
small
Type
Cider
Crown
weak
Shape
Broad globose conical
Width
44.50 mm
Height
37.90 mm
Russet
low
Ribbing
weak-medium
Over colour
Red
Flesh colour
Cream
Ground colour
Green yellow
Over colour amount
high
Over colour pattern
striped/solid flush

Source · National Fruit Collection

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