Falstaff

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Raised in 1966 at East Malling Research Station, Kent. Fruits are crisp and juicy with a very good flavour.

Availability
Material in the National Fruit Collection not currently available.
Material held in Tidnor Wood National Collection® of Malus (Cider making)

Mother to:
Meridian

Sports:
Red Falstaff

Accession No.
1972 - 184   fingerprint   cancel

Accession name
Falstaff

Flowering time
6th May 10% flowering
10th May Full (80%) flowering
19th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
early october ¹

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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