Rathe Ripe

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in England. Described in 1831. Fruits have rather soft, rather dry, whitish flesh with a slightly sweet, slightly subacid flavour.

Synonyms:
Early Ripe, Rather Ripe

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
small-medium 2

Type
Dessert 2

Shape
Oblong 2

Height
45.50 mm 2

Width
50.00 mm 2

Ribbing
medium 2

Ground Colour
Whitish green 2

Over Colour (Amount)
very low 2

Over Colour
Orange 2

Russet
low 2

Greasiness
Weak 2

Firmness
soft 2

Juiciness
dry 2

Flesh Colour
White 2

Accession No.
1947 - 080   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Rathe Ripe

Flowering time
4th May 10% flowering
10th May Full (80%) flowering
18th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Mid August 1

References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register