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Beauty of Blackmoor
type: Dessert
synonyms: Originally called Apollo (there is also an apple cultivar by this name, see Apollo ).
identification: Small, round conic shape. The base colour is yellowish, over which is a red wash covering the sun-exposed face, often striped. Smooth.
characteristics: The flesh is cream coloured. Crisp. Sweet-sharp.
origins: Developed by G. T. Sparks at the Long Ashton Research Station in Bristol, England. ( Worcester Pearmain x Beauty of Bath ) crossed with Beauty of Bath . Released in 1947.
cultivation: Moderately vigorous. Spur bearer.
harvest: Ready to be picked in the latter half of the third period.
notes: Originally went under the name Apollo but there is German cultivar by the same name.
pollination group: D
pollination peak: 15
ploidism: Diploid. Self sterile.
harvest period: 3
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