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Stoke Red

Cider · Apple · Malus domestica Borkh. · 1 accession

This variety gained attention in the 1920s when surveys found trees growing in Rodney Stoke, Somerset. The trees are fairly vigorous and crop quite heavily. Produces a sharp, slightly astringent juice and a fine, sharp cider.

Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Picking time
Mid November
Flowering
16th May (10%) · 18th May (full) · 27th May (petal fall)
NFC characterisation
Size
small
Type
Cider
Crown
weak
Shape
Broad globose conical
Width
49.78 mm
Height
39.78 mm
Russet
low
Ribbing
weak
Over colour
Orange
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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