Zoete Ermgaard

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in the Netherlands. Known since 1864. Fruits have firm, crisp, coarse, dry, creamy white flesh with a sweet, slightly subacid flavour.

Synonyms:
Sweet Ermgaard

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium ^b

Type
Dessert ^b

Shape
Narrow conical ^b

Height
57.00 mm ^b

Width
62.00 mm ^b

Ribbing
medium ^b

Ground Colour
Yellow ^b

Over Colour
Orange ^b

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped ^b

Russet
low ^b

Greasiness
Weak ^b

Firmness
firm ^b

Crunch
crisp ^b

Coarseness
coarse ^b

Juiciness
dry ^b

Flesh Colour
Cream ^b

Accession No.
1944 - 046   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Zoete Ermgaard

Flowering time
14th May 10% flowering
20th May Full (80%) flowering
29th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Mid October ^a

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References:
a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
b. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register