Blackjon
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
A coloured sport of Jonathan. Originally found in Tom Slack Orchard, Wenatchee, Washington, U.S.A. by C & O Nursery. It was selected in about 1927 and introduced in 1931. Fruits are sweet, crisp and juicy.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Parentage:
Sport of Jonathan
Accession name
Blackjon
Flowering time
7th May 10% flowering
12th May Full (80%) flowering
21st May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Early October 1
Size
medium 1
Type
Dessert 1
Ground Colour
Yellow 1
Over Colour (Amount)
high 1
Over Colour
Red 1
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped/solid flush 1
Russet
low 1
Greasiness
Medium 1
Firmness
firm 1
Coarseness
fine 1
Flesh Colour
White 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register