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 ^b

Type
Dessert ^b

Shape
Oblong ^b

Height
49.00 mm ^b

Width
53.00 mm ^b

Ribbing
very weak ^b

Ground Colour
Whitish yellow ^b

Over Colour
Orange ^b

Russet
very low ^b

Greasiness
Strong ^b

Firmness
firm ^b

Flesh Colour
Cream ^b

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 ^a

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a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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