King Byerd

The King Byerd is a Cornish cultivar of domesticated apple.

Fruits are of green colour, turning yellow with ripening, with flecks of red and grey russet.[1] Tree is a heavy cropping, producing large fruit.[2] Harvested from late October with sharp taste mostly recommended for cooking,[1] and at its best in January when tartness mellows. Uses for dual purpose.[3] Susceptible to apple scab[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Cornwall Council - Orchards - Recommended Varieties". cornwall.gov.uk. 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Item ~ Devon Apples ~ Informative Apple and Fruit Resource". devon-apples.co.uk. 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2013. Dessert/Culinary
  3. "King Byerd apple - Nitty Grits". nittygrits.org. 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2013. harvested from late October

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