Captain Kidd
Apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
A more highly coloured sport of Kidd's Orange Red. Originated in 1962 in the orchard of Mr Robin Osborne at Twyford, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Introduced in 1969. Fruits are crisp, sweet and juicy with a rich, aromatic flavour.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Parentage:
Sport of Kidd's Orange Red
Accession name
Captain Kidd
Flowering time
9th May 10% flowering
14th May Full (80%) flowering
22nd May 90% petal fall
Picking time
mid october 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register