Tremlett’s Bitter
type: Cider
synonyms: Tremblett’s Bitter
identification: Medium size and conic. The skin is almost dark red with a bit of broken darker stripe. Smooth, waxy feel. The stem tends to be short. Character of the
origins: Devon, England 1880
cultivation: This variety can be difficult to grow. Moderately vigorous, semi spreading tree. Bears fruit on spurs. Trees become productive when three to four years old. Has a tendency to produce heavy crops every second year. The flowers are tolerant of late frost.
cold storage: Should be used within three weeks of harvest, but matures to full flavour and character after two weeks.
harvest: In the middle of the fourth period. Fruit tends to drop as soon as it is ripe
pollination group: B
pollination peak: 5
ploidism: Diploid. Self sterile.
cold storage weeks: 3
harvest period: 4
hardiness: 6
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