Bickington Grey
Synonyms: None
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Information About the Bickington Grey
| Origin: | South Devon pre 1934 |
| Growth Characteristics: | Flowering Period: Mid Disease Resistance: Very resistant to scab |
| Fruit: | Shape - medium 45-55 mm conical lopsided Skin- yellow rough, dry, dull. Small grey conspicuous lenticels. Flush – rare, trace, pink/orange, diffuse. Russet - spreading netted. Stem - short thick projecting slightly lopsided, shallow cavity. Eye - basin - pinched unevenly bumpy, closed sepals. Calyx - reflexed tips closed. Flesh – juicy crisp firm yellowish colour. Taste - sweet, fresh, sharp. Aroma – none |
| Picking Season: | Early to mid October |
| Storage: | 1 -2 months |
| Uses: | Dessert - sharp, sweet Culinary - N/A Cider - Pale, sharp Juice - sharp, sweet and yellow, browns quickly. |
| Recommendations: | A valuable apple. Worth eating as dessert. Cider is light with a good taste. |
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