Biology:King Byerd
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Short description: Apple cultivar
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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. http://www.nationalfruitcollection.org.uk/full2.php?id=3218&&fruit=apple.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Item ~ Devon Apples ~ Informative Apple and Fruit Resource". devon-apples.co.uk. 2013. http://devon-apples.co.uk/directory/32/king-byerd/.
- ↑ "Cornwall Council - Orchards - Recommended Varieties". cornwall.gov.uk. 2013. http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=13875.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "King Byerd apple - Nitty Grits". nittygrits.org. 2013. http://nittygrits.org/king_byerd_apple.
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