Pirja

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Raised in 1961 at the Institute of Horticultural and Agricultural Research Centre, Piikki, Finland. Fruits are crisp with a pleasant flavour.

Availability
Material in the National Fruit Collection not currently available.

Parentage:
Huvitus x Melba

Accession No.
1994 - 053   fingerprint   cancel

Accession name
Pirja

Flowering time
18th April 10% flowering
21st April Full (80%) flowering
3rd May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Mid August 1

Size
small 1

Type
Dessert 1

Shape
Flat 1

Ribbing
weak 1

Crown
medium 1

Ground Colour
Whitish yellow 1

Over Colour (Amount)
high 1

Over Colour
Red 1

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped/mottled 1

Russet
low 1

Firmness
soft 1

Coarseness
coarse 1

Juiciness
dry 1

Flesh Colour
White 1


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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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