Fortosh

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium ²

Type
Dessert ²

Shape
Oblong ²

Height
54.00 mm ²

Width
58.00 mm ²

Ribbing
weak ²

Ground Colour
Yellow ²

Over Colour
Red ²

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped ²

Russet
very low ²

Firmness
soft ²

Flesh Colour
Cream ²

Accession No.
1957 - 195   fingerprint   check_circle

Received by the National Fruit Trials in 1928 from the Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, Canada. Fruits have rather soft, juicy flesh which is often tinged with pink. Moderately sweet, a little acid with a fair flavour.

Accession name
Fortosh

Flowering time
3rd May 10% flowering
8th May Full (80%) flowering
14th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Mid 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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