Galeuse

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in France. It was described in 1934. Fruits have crisp, juicy flesh with a sweet, subacid flavour.

Synonyms:
la Galeuse, Pigeonnet d'Armor

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
large ^b

Type
Dessert ^b

Shape
Flat globose ^b

Height
64.00 mm ^b

Width
76.00 mm ^b

Ribbing
medium ^b

Ground Colour
Yellow ^b

Over Colour
Orange ^b

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped ^b

Russet
low ^b

Firmness
soft ^b

Flesh Colour
White ^b

Accession No.
1948 - 317   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Galeuse (Finistere)

Flowering time
8th May 10% flowering
13th May Full (80%) flowering
20th May 90% petal fall

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a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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