Harvey

Culinary apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in Norfolk and was named after Dr Gabriel Harvey of Cambridge. It was mentioned in 1629 by Parkinson. Fruits have firm, coarse textured, very dry flesh with a subacid and perfumed flavour.

Synonyms:
Doctor Harvey, Doctor Harvey's Apple, Dr. Harvey, Dr. Harvey's apple, Golden Warrior, Harvey Apple, The Doctor

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in the East of England Apples & Orchards Project
Material held in the Marcher Apple Network collections (Tredomen)

Size
large 2

Type
Culinary 2

Shape
Truncate conical 2

Height
76.00 mm 2

Width
76.00 mm 2

Ribbing
weak 2

Ground Colour
Green yellow 2

Russet
very low 2

Firmness
firm 2

Crunch
crisp 2

Flesh Colour
White 2

Accession No.
1920 - 016   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Harvey

Flowering time
9th May 10% flowering
14th May Full (80%) flowering
21st 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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