Vernade

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in France. Described in 1947. Fruits have firm, fine, yellowish white flesh with a very acid flavour.

Synonyms:
Versane

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium-large 2

Type
Dessert 2

Shape
Broad globose conical 2

Height
53.00 mm 2

Width
69.00 mm 2

Ribbing
medium 2

Ground Colour
Green yellow 2

Over Colour
Orange 2

Russet
low 2

Greasiness
Weak 2

Firmness
firm 2

Coarseness
fine 2

Flesh Colour
Yellowish 2

Accession No.
1948 - 210   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Vernade (Cher)

Flowering time
15th May 10% flowering
20th May Full (80%) flowering
28th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Late October 1

References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register