Blenheim Orange

Variety of Apple · Malus domestica

Famous English russet from Blenheim.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom 1740DessertCooking

Taste & characteristics

nuttyspicysweetaromatic

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Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Balanced sugar-acid ratio with a distinctive spice and typical nutty aroma, very interesting (quality +); firm, moderately juicy flesh.

Tree very strong-growing with a broad, spreading crown.

Late to come into bearing.

Recommended for orchards (NRW orchard-protection board); keeps about 4 months. Needs adequate water supply, tolerates no heavy or waterlogged soils.

Ensure sufficient water supply and avoid heavy, waterlogged soils.

Site, soil, hardiness and growth follow the species Apple unless the variety states otherwise. Will it grow where you live? → Check your site on the species page

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