Dessert apple
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Sizelarge 2
TypeDessert 2
ShapeOblong 2
Height70.50 mm 2
Width78.00 mm 2
Ribbingweak 2
Ground ColourYellow 2
Over ColourOrange 2
Over Colour (Pattern)streaked 2
Russetvery low 2
GreasinessMedium 2
Firmnessfirm 2
Crunchcrisp 2
Flesh ColourWhite 2
Received by the National Fruit Trials in 1948 from Hungary. Fruits have firm, crisp, greenish white flesh with a slightly subacid flavour.
Accession name Vajki Alma
Flowering time 6th May 10% flowering 12th May Full (80%) flowering21st May 90% petal fall
Picking time Mid September 1
References: 1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. 2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register