Vernade

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in France. Described in 1947. Fruits have firm, fine, yellowish white flesh with a very acid flavour.

Synonyms:
Versane

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium-large ^b

Type
Dessert ^b

Shape
Broad globose conical ^b

Height
53.00 mm ^b

Width
69.00 mm ^b

Ribbing
medium ^b

Ground Colour
Green yellow ^b

Over Colour
Orange ^b

Russet
low ^b

Greasiness
Weak ^b

Firmness
firm ^b

Coarseness
fine ^b

Flesh Colour
Yellowish ^b

Accession No.
1948 - 210   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Vernade (Cher)

Flowering time
15th May 10% flowering
20th May Full (80%) flowering
28th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Late 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a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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