King Russet
Apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
A russetted form of King of the Pippins. It was discovered in the late 1950s at Rookery Farm, Bordon, Hampshire, England. Fruits have dry, quite sharp flesh with a distinct russet flavour.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Parentage:
Sport of King of the Pippins
Accession name
King Russet
Flowering time
7th May 10% flowering
12th May Full (80%) flowering
20th 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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