Captain Broad
Cider apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Originated in Cornwall. Traditionally planted in Devon and Cornwall and well suited to the growing conditions in the Tamar Valley. Fairly resistant to scab. A bittersweet variety.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in Tidnor Wood National Collection® of Malus (Cider making)
Accession name
Captain Broad
Flowering time
28th April 10% flowering
30th April Full (80%) flowering
10th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Mid September 1
Size
medium-large 1
Type
Cider 1
Shape
Globose conical 1
Height
57.09 mm 1
Width
67.95 mm 1
Ribbing
strong-very strong 1
Crown
medium 1
Ground Colour
Green yellow 1
Over Colour (Amount)
very low 1
Over Colour
Orange 1
Over Colour (Pattern)
washed out 1
Russet
low 1
Flesh Colour
White 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register