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 b

Type
Dessert b

Shape
Flat globose b

Height
52.50 mm b

Width
62.00 mm b

Ribbing
medium b

Ground Colour
Whitish yellow b

Over Colour
Pink b

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped b

Russet
low b

Firmness
firm b

Crunch
crisp b

Coarseness
fine b

Flesh Colour
Cream b

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 a


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a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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