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Boiken apple

Medium-sized fruit, skin smooth and yellowish with red cheek. Flesh firm and fine grained. Refreshing, sprightly, subacid flavor.

USDA identification images for Boiken

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

  • USDA watercolor image of Malus domestica: Boiken
  • USDA watercolor image of Malus domestica: Boiken
  • USDA watercolor image of Malus domestica: Boiken

Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

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Origins

  • Species: Malus domestica - Apple
  • Originates from: Bremen, Germany
  • Introduced: 1828 or earlier
  • UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1927-021

Identification

  • Country of origin: Germany
  • Period of origin: 1800 - 1849

Using

  • Picking season: Very late
  • Keeping (of fruit): 1-2 months
  • Cropping: Good

Growing

  • Flowering group: 4
  • Ploidy: Diploid
  • Precocity: Precocious

Where to buy fresh fruit

No orchards have registered as growing this variety. If you grow this and want to register please go to our Orchard Registration form.



References

  • Apples of England (1948)
    Author: Taylor

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