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Rougette Douce

Cider · Apple · Malus domestica Borkh. · 1 accession

Originated in France. Known to have been in existence in 1893. Produces a mild bittersweet cider.

Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Picking time
Mid November
Flowering
1st May (10%) · 4th May (full) · 13th May (petal fall)
NFC characterisation
Size
small-medium
Type
Cider
Crown
weak
Shape
Globose conical
Width
66.60 mm
Height
60.80 mm
Russet
low
Ribbing
weak-medium
Over colour
Pink
Flesh colour
Cream
Ground colour
Yellow
Over colour amount
high
Over colour pattern
striped/solid flush

Source · National Fruit Collection

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