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 2
Type
Dessert 2
Shape
Broad globose conical 2
Height
52.50 mm 2
Width
66.50 mm 2
Ground Colour
Whitish yellow 2
Over Colour
Brown 2
Over Colour (Pattern)
streaked 2
Crunch
crisp 2
Flesh Colour
Cream 2
Accession name
Delectable
Flowering time
3rd May 10% flowering
8th May Full (80%) flowering
14th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Mid September 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register