Nemtesc cu Miezul Rosu
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Originated in Romania. Received by the National Fruit Trials in 1948 but is believed to be much older. Fruits have soft, coarse flesh with a subacid flavour.
Synonyms:
Cu Miezul Rosu
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Size
medium 2
Type
Dessert 2
Shape
Oblong 2
Height
57.00 mm 2
Width
62.00 mm 2
Ribbing
weak 2
Ground Colour
Green yellow 2
Over Colour
Red 2
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped 2
Russet
very low 2
Greasiness
Medium 2
Firmness
soft 2
Coarseness
coarse 2
Flesh Colour
Cream 2
Accession name
Nemtesc cu Miezul Rosu
Flowering time
5th May 10% flowering
10th May Full (80%) flowering
17th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Early October 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register