Delectable
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
A chance seedling originating with Mr Trayhorne in Berkshire. It was introduced in 1952 by Pope Bros., of Wokingham. Fruits are sweet, crisp and juicy with a vinous flavour.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Size
medium b
Type
Dessert b
Shape
Broad globose conical b
Height
52.50 mm b
Width
66.50 mm b
Ground Colour
Whitish yellow b
Over Colour
Brown b
Over Colour (Pattern)
streaked b
Crunch
crisp b
Flesh Colour
Cream b
Accession name
Delectable
Flowering time
3rd May 10% flowering
8th May Full (80%) flowering
14th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Mid September a
References:
a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
b. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register