Kidd’s Orange Red
£18.00
Mid season dessert apple of very good flavour – sweet, juicy & aromatic. Apples crimson flushed with small areas of russet which contribute to its distinct appearance. Medium sized conical apples. Arose in New Zealand as a result of a breeding programme involving the best English & North American apples, Cox being the English apple. Rootstock: MM106, M26.
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 | Dessert |
| Fruiting | Mid Season |
| Pollination Group | C |
| Pollination Requirements | Not Self-fertile |
| Fruit Bearing | Spur-bearer |
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