Antonovka
Apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
A Russian variety which arose in Kursk. Recorded in 1826. Fruits are crisp and juicy with an acid flavour. Cooks well.
Synonyms:
Antenovka, Antoni, Antonifka, Antonovca, Antonovka obiknovennaia, Antonovka obyknovennaya, Antonovka prostaya, Antonovskoe yabloko, Antonowka, Antonowka Zwykla, Antony, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Dukhovoe, German Calville, King of the Steppe, Nalivia, Possart's Nalivia, Possarts Moskauer Nalivia, Possarts Nalivia, Russian Gravenstein, Vargul
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Mother to:
Slavyanka
Pobeda Chernenko
Siugisdesert
Accession name
Antonovka
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register