Herceg Batthyanyi alma

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in Hungary. It was recorded in 1876. Fruits have fairly crisp flesh with a sweet, aromatic flavour.

Synonyms:
Rambour Furst Bathyani

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium 2

Type
Dessert 2

Shape
Conical 2

Height
51.00 mm 2

Width
57.00 mm 2

Ribbing
medium 2

Ground Colour
Green yellow 2

Russet
very low 2

Firmness
firm 2

Crunch
crisp 2

Flesh Colour
Cream 2

Accession No.
1948 - 375   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Herceg Batthyanyi Alma

Flowering time
8th May 10% flowering
14th May Full (80%) flowering
21st 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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