Hereford Cross
identification: Medium. Rounded and flattened. smooth skinned. streaked flushed dark maroon.
characteristics: Flesh colour is cream. Crisp and sharp. Rich flavours.
origins: Hereford Cross was raised in 1913 by G T Spinks at Long Ashton Research Station, Bristol. A CoxÕs Orange Pippin cross. — Cox s Orange Pippin,Õ cross, 1913, G. T. Spinks, Long Ashton Research Station, Bristol, ENGLAND
cultivation: Moderately vigorous, upright spreading spur bearer. Ready for harvest by the end of the SECOND period. Does best in mild climates, not too dry and long growing season.
pollination group: C
pollination peak: 10
ploidism: Self sterile. Group C, Day 10.
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