Merton Knave

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Raised in 1948 by M.B.Crane at John Innes Institute, Merton, England. It was named Merton Ace in 1968 but changed to Merton Knave in 1970. Fruits have soft, juicy flesh with a sweet and pleasant flavour.

Synonyms:
Merton Ace

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Parentage:
Laxton's Early Crimson x Epicure

Accession No.
1980 - 080     check_circle

Accession name
Merton Knave (LA)