Dessert apple
This variety is of UK origin. It was recorded in 1842. Fruits have fine, greenish yellow flesh with a sweet flavour.
Synonyms:Betty
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Sizemedium 2
TypeDessert 2
ShapeFlat globose 2
Height35.00 mm 2
Width56.50 mm 2
Ground ColourYellow 2
Russethigh-very high 2
Coarsenessfine 2
Flesh ColourGreenish 2
Accession name Betsey
Flowering time 9th May 10% flowering 15th May Full (80%) flowering23rd May 90% petal fall
Picking time Mid October 1
References: 1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. 2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register