Katy (apple) explained

Malus domestica 'Katy'
Hybrid:James Grieve and Worcester Pearmain
Origin:Sweden 1947

Katy apple is a Swedish variety raised in 1947 at Balsgard Fruit Breeding Institute, Sweden.[1] Parentage is James Grieve and Worcester Pearmain[2] and it produces heavy crops of bright red fruit.[3] Sugar 12%, acid 8.5 g/litre, vitamin C 6 mg/100g.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Apple (Malus) Katy, Apple . Frank P Matthews . en-GB . 2020-05-22.
  2. Web site: Apple - Katy - tasting notes, identification, reviews . Ltd . Orange Pippin . Orange Pippin - the directory of apples, pears, plums, cherries and orchard fruits. . en-us . 2020-05-22.
  3. Web site: Independent assessment of Katy apple trees . www.gardenfocused.co.uk . 2020-05-22.
  4. Obst und Garten 10/2000

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