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| Species | Malus domestica |
| Cultivar | 'King Byerd' |
| Origin | Cornwall |
The King Byerd (or King Bayard) [1] is a cultivar of domesticated apple, that originated in Cornwall. It is primarily used for cooking. [2]
The fruit has green skin, which turns yellow when ripened, developing flecks of red and grey russet. [3] It is harvested from late October, primarily in South-East England. [4] It has a sharp, sweet taste, resulting in its mostly being recommended for cooking meals and desserts. [2] It is considered at its best from January to March, when it mellows to have a sweet, sharp taste. [4] The primary disease affecting the King Byerd cultivar is apple scab. [2]
References
- ^ "Search NFC". nationalfruitcollection.co.uk. 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
- ^ a b c "Item ~ Devon Apples ~ Informative Apple and Fruit Resource". devon-apples.co.uk. 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
- ^ "Cornwall Council - Orchards - Recommended Varieties". cornwall.gov.uk. 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
- ^ a b "King Byerd apple - Nitty Grits". nittygrits.org. 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
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| 'King Byerd' | |
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| Species | Malus domestica |
| Cultivar | 'King Byerd' |
| Origin | Cornwall |
The King Byerd (or King Bayard) [1] is a cultivar of domesticated apple, that originated in Cornwall. It is primarily used for cooking. [2]
The fruit has green skin, which turns yellow when ripened, developing flecks of red and grey russet. [3] It is harvested from late October, primarily in South-East England. [4] It has a sharp, sweet taste, resulting in its mostly being recommended for cooking meals and desserts. [2] It is considered at its best from January to March, when it mellows to have a sweet, sharp taste. [4] The primary disease affecting the King Byerd cultivar is apple scab. [2]
References
- ^ "Search NFC". nationalfruitcollection.co.uk. 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
- ^ a b c "Item ~ Devon Apples ~ Informative Apple and Fruit Resource". devon-apples.co.uk. 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
- ^ "Cornwall Council - Orchards - Recommended Varieties". cornwall.gov.uk. 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
- ^ a b "King Byerd apple - Nitty Grits". nittygrits.org. 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
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