Gyogyi piros
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Thought to have originated either in Romania or Hungary. It was recorded in 1860. Fruits have fairly firm, fine flesh with a subacid and slightly sweet flavour.
Synonyms:
Gyogyer roter, Roter Gyogger, Royii de Geoagiu
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Accession name
Gyogyi Piros
Flowering time
2nd May 10% flowering
7th May Full (80%) flowering
15th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Early October 1
Size
medium 1
Type
Dessert 1
Shape
Truncate conical 1
Ribbing
very weak 1
Ground Colour
Green yellow 1
Over Colour
Red 1
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped/solid flush 1
Firmness
firm 1
Crunch
crisp 1
Coarseness
fine 1
Flesh Colour
White 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register