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 2

Type
Dessert 2

Shape
Narrow conical 2

Height
57.00 mm 2

Width
62.00 mm 2

Ribbing
medium 2

Ground Colour
Yellow 2

Over Colour
Orange 2

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped 2

Russet
low 2

Greasiness
Weak 2

Firmness
firm 2

Crunch
crisp 2

Coarseness
coarse 2

Juiciness
dry 2

Flesh Colour
Cream 2

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 1

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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