Rheinischer Krummstiel

Culinary apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in Germany. Described in 1821. Fruits have firm, crisp, fine, white tinged green flesh with a subacid and slightly sweet flavour.

Synonyms:
Gestriefte Romer, Pomme du Rhin a queue courbee

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium-large 2

Type
Culinary 2

Shape
Ellipsoid 2

Height
75.50 mm 2

Width
73.50 mm 2

Ribbing
strong 2

Ground Colour
Green yellow 2

Over Colour
Brown 2

Over Colour (Pattern)
streaked 2

Russet
low 2

Firmness
firm 2

Crunch
crisp 2

Coarseness
fine 2

Flesh Colour
White 2

Accession No.
1951 - 054   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Rheinischer Krummstiel

Flowering time
10th May 10% flowering
15th May Full (80%) flowering
25th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Late October 1

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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