Ballyfatten, also, Bally Fatten[1] is a cultivar of domesticated apple.
Malus domestica 'Ballyfatten' | |
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![]() Ballyfatten apples | |
Species | Malus domestica |
Cultivar | 'Ballyfatten' |
Origin | ![]() |
Its origin
editBallyfatten apple originated, in northern Ireland, in 1802,[1] in Ballyfatten, and has long been popular there.[2]
Ballyfatten is a baking apple
editBallyfatten is used in baking, as a cooking apple.[3]
Growing
editFlowering time
edit- On May 13, Ballyfatten is 10% flowering,
- On May 17, Ballyfatten is full flowered, 80%, and,
- On May 24, 90%, of petals have fallen[1]
Pollination
editFor pollination, Ballyfatten apples needs another apple, of flowering group A, B, or C, or of a group directly above or below.[4]
Picking time
editThe best time to pick Ballyfatten apples is late September.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Culinary apple". National Fruit Collection. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "Apple Ballyfatten". futureforests.ie. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "Heritage Fruit Tree Nursery". Heritage Fruit Tree Nursery. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "Native Irish Apple Balleyfatten". clarenbridgegardencentre.ie. Retrieved 28 November 2018.