John Broad
Cider apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
A synonym of cider variety Captain Broad. Originated in Cornwall. Traditionally planted in Devon and Cornwall and well suited to the growing conditions in the Tamar Valley. Fairly resistant to scab. A bittersweet variety.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Accession name
John Broad
Flowering time
29th April 10% flowering
2nd May Full (80%) flowering
12th May 90% petal fall
Size
medium-large 1
Type
Cider 1
Shape
Oblong 1
Height
53.01 mm 1
Width
61.23 mm 1
Ribbing
strong 1
Crown
medium 1
Ground Colour
Green yellow 1
Over Colour (Amount)
medium 1
Over Colour
Orange 1
Over Colour (Pattern)
solid flush 1
Russet
low 1
Greasiness
Medium 1
Flesh Colour
Cream 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register