Hubbard's Pearmain
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Originated in Norfolk, England. It was known before 1800. Fruits have coarse, soft, dry flesh with a slightly sweet and rich flavour.
Synonyms:
Golden King, Golden Russet Pearmain, Golden Vining, Hammon's, Hammon's Pearmain, Hammond's Pearmain, Hammons Pearmain, Hubbard's, Hubbard's Russet Pearmain, Hublard Pearmain, Russet Pearmain
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Size
medium 2
Type
Dessert 2
Shape
Conical 2
Height
57.00 mm 2
Width
62.50 mm 2
Ribbing
weak 2
Ground Colour
Green yellow 2
Over Colour
Orange 2
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped 2
Russet
low 2
Firmness
soft 2
Coarseness
coarse 2
Juiciness
dry 2
Flesh Colour
Cream 2
Accession name
Hubbard's Pearmain
Flowering time
4th May 10% flowering
10th May Full (80%) flowering
19th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Early October 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register