Suntan

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

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 No.
1980 - 084   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Suntan

Flowering time
14th May 10% flowering
19th May Full (80%) flowering
25th 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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