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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. Apple · Fruit crops · bred by Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a medium-sized tree with a rounded crown, reaching a height of 3–4 meters. It enters into bearing in the 3rd–4th year after planting. The variety is self-sterile and requires the presence of pollinators such as Gala or Honeycrisp.

Fruits ripen in late September and have an average weight of 150–170 g. The skin is smooth, dark red, sometimes with a purple hue. The flesh is cream-colored, crisp, and juicy; the taste is sweet with slight acidity. The storage life of the fruits is up to 4 months.

The tree possesses high winter hardiness, withstanding frosts down to -30°C. Resistance to scab and powdery mildew is above average. The fruits are suitable for fresh consumption as well as for various types of processing.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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

Parties

Applicant
Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka 456 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka 456 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • PL Poland Terminated

    № SR S61

    Application
    22 May 1989
    Registration
    17 October 1990
    Terminated
    31 December 2003

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