Red Melba

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

A more highly coloured clone of Melba. Originated at the Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, Canada in about 1936. Introduced in 1940. Fruits have firm, crisp, white, juicy flesh with a refreshing vinous flavour.

Synonyms:
Melred, Pate Red Melba, Platts Red Melba

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Parentage:
Sport of Melba

Father to:
Quinte

Type
Dessert 2

Accession No.
1973 - 161   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Red Melba (LA)

Flowering time
3rd May 10% flowering
7th May Full (80%) flowering
14th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Mid August 1


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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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