Vincent

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in France. Described in 1947. Fruits have firm, crisp, creamy white flesh with a subacid and slightly sweet flavour.

Synonyms:
Saint-Vincent

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium 2

Type
Dessert 2

Shape
Flat globose 2

Height
52.50 mm 2

Width
62.00 mm 2

Ribbing
medium 2

Ground Colour
Whitish yellow 2

Over Colour
Pink 2

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped 2

Russet
low 2

Firmness
firm 2

Crunch
crisp 2

Coarseness
fine 2

Flesh Colour
Cream 2

Accession No.
1950 - 179   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Vincent (Seine & Marne)

Flowering time
17th May 10% flowering
23rd May Full (80%) flowering
30th 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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