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Tom Putt
type: Culinary, Cider, Juice
synonyms: Coalbrook, Devonshire Nine Square, Izod’s Kernel, January Tom Putt, Jeffrey’s Seedling, Jeffreys’ Seedling, Marrow Bone, Marrow Bone, Ploughman, Thomas Jeffreys, Tom Potter, Tom Put
identification: Medium to large, round to round conic with angular sides and distinct ribs. Green base colour, washed red on the sun-exposed face. The calyx is large and closed, set in a medium deep and narrow, ribbed basin which is surrounded by a knobbed crown. The stem is short and somewhat slender, set in a deep and funnel shaped cavity. Develops moderate greasiness as it matures.
characteristics: The flesh is yellowish, with red stains. Coarse-grained. Crisp, moderately juicy and acidic.
uses: Primarily a cider apple but also used for cooking and making juice.
origins: Originated in either Devon (Gittisham near Honiton) or Somerset (Trent) (U.K.). Attributed to Tom Putt, rector of Trent (U.K.) near Sherborne during the late 1700s or to his uncle on the family estate in Gittisham, Devon (U.K.).
cultivation: Vigorous, spreading tree. Spur bearer. Produces heavy crops.
mutations: Sidney Strake
cold storage: Up to three months
harvest: Starting in the late fourth period.
pollination group: C
pollination peak: 10
ploidism: Diploid. Self sterile.
cold storage weeks: 12
harvest period: 4
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