John Broad

Cider apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

A synonym of cider variety Captain Broad. 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.

Accession No.
1992 - 011   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
John Broad

Flowering time
29th April 10% flowering
2nd May Full (80%) flowering
12th May 90% petal fall

Size
medium-large ^a

Type
Cider ^a

Shape
Oblong ^a

Height
53.01 mm ^a

Width
61.23 mm ^a

Ribbing
strong ^a

Crown
medium ^a

Ground Colour
Green yellow ^a

Over Colour (Amount)
medium ^a

Over Colour
Orange ^a

Over Colour (Pattern)
solid flush ^a

Russet
low ^a

Greasiness
Medium ^a

Flesh Colour
Cream ^a

References:
a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.