Grand'mere

Culinary apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated from France. It was recorded in 1915. Fruits have tender, white flesh with a sweet flavour.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Accession No.
1947 - 128   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Grand'mere

Flowering time
2nd May 10% flowering
6th May Full (80%) flowering
13th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Late October 1

Size
large 1

Type
Culinary 1

Shape
Broad globose conical 1

Ribbing
medium 1

Crown
very weak 1

Ground Colour
Whitish green 1

Over Colour (Amount)
very low 1

Over Colour
Orange 1

Over Colour (Pattern)
washed out 1

Russet
low 1

Greasiness
Medium 1

Crunch
crisp 1

Flesh Colour
White 1

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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