Blenheim Orange
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An old favourite. Golden coloured striped dull red with a brown russet. Good mildew resistance. Produces large flat round apples with a distinctive nutty flavour. Being of a large size the apples can also be cooked.
Pollination group C Picking time – early October Storage until – January
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| Rootstock | M26 maiden (semi dwarfing), MM106 maiden (moderate) |
|---|---|
| Type of Apple | Culinary, Dessert, Dual Purpose |
| Fruiting | Mid Season |
| Pollination Group | C |
| Pollination Requirements | Triploid |
| Fruit Bearing | Partial Tip-bearer |
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