Beacon

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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. Apple · Fruit crops

also searched as: беакон

Variety description

10 August 2026

The tree is characterized by vigorous growth and forms a rounded crown. Fruits have a round or slightly conical shape with slight ribbing; the skin may be covered with a whitish bloom upon ripening. The flesh is greenish in hue, juicy and fine-grained; the flavor is described as mild, refreshing, and moderately acidic.

The variety belongs to the early-summer group, with fruit ripening occurring in mid-to-late August. It is characterized by a short shelf life. The plant possesses high winter hardiness, while susceptibility to fire blight and potential resistance to scab are noted.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Maintainer: Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'aliment (FR) 690 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

TR Turkey Active

№ Beacon

Registration

3 May 1990
FR France Active

№ 0091436

Application

1 January 1961

Registration

1 January 1970

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
TR Turkey	Beacon	—	3 May 1990	—	Active
FR France	0091436	1 January 1961	1 January 1970	—	Active

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