Szechenyi Renet

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in Hungary. Recorded in 1876. Fruits have firm, creamy white flesh with a subacid and slightly sweet flavour.

Synonyms:
Reinette Szecheny

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium 2

Type
Dessert 2

Shape
Oblong 2

Height
49.00 mm 2

Width
53.00 mm 2

Ribbing
very weak 2

Ground Colour
Whitish yellow 2

Over Colour
Orange 2

Russet
very low 2

Greasiness
Strong 2

Firmness
firm 2

Flesh Colour
Cream 2

Accession No.
1948 - 401   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Szechenyi Renet

Flowering time
30th April 10% flowering
5th May Full (80%) flowering
12th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Late September 1

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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