Apple
Triploid. Raised in 1955 by Dr Alston at East Malling Research Station, Maidstone, Kent. Fruits have slightly coarse-textured, moderately juicy flesh with an aromatic but acid flavour. Rather prone to bitter pit.
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Accession name Suntan
Flowering time 14th May 10% flowering 19th May Full (80%) flowering25th May 90% petal fall
Picking time early october 1
References: 1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. 2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register