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Crimson King
type: Culinary, Cider
synonyms: Bewley Down Pippin Bewley Down Pippin , Bewley Down, Billy Down Pippin Billy Down Pippin , Billy Down, Jackson’s, John Toucher’s
summary: A favoured cider apple, medium to full sharp, low tannins. Highly regarded as a cooking apple as well.
identification: Medium tending somewhat to large. The shape can vary from round to round-conic. The skin base colour is yellowish green which is almost entirely covered with crimson overlaid with darker broken stripes. Pale tan lenticels. The calyx is large and open, set in a deep and wide basin. The stem very short and stout, set in a shallow and narrow cavity which is usually russeted.
characteristics: The flesh is cream coloured. Juicy, and sharp,
origins: Crimson King is a fine English cider apple which also serves as an excellent culinary variety. It originated with John Toucher of Bewley Down, Somerset, England, who first grew the variety from seed in the late 1800s. Recorded in 1895.
cultivation: Moderately vigorous, spreading tree. Typically bears heavy crops, often on an annual basis.
cold storage: Needs to be used soon after harvest. A two week sweating is recommended for cider.
vulnerabilities: Susceptible to scab and resistant to most other diseases, including canker.
harvest: In the middle of the fifth period.
notes: A vigorous and spreading grower with attractive fruit.
juice character: Depending on the growing season, it ranges from a vintage to blending quality, but at its best, it makes a vintage quality, sweet-sharp juice.
juice_classification: Medium sharp
pollination group: C
pollination peak: 10
ploidism: Triploid.
harvest period: 5
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