Apple variety: William’s Pride (Co-op 23)
This information forms part of Agfact H4.1.12 Apple varieties.
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Apple variety: William’s Pride (Co-op 23) |
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| Origin: | PRI (Universities of Purdue, Rutgers and Illinois Co-operative scab resistant breeding program) selection by E. B. Williams, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. Patent by Flemings. |
| Tree: | Vigorous, spreading. |
| Disease status: | Scab resistant, moderate resistance to fireblight and mildew. |
| Chilling requirement: | Quite high. |
| Blossom and pollination: |
Extended bloom. Priscilla, Prima. |
| Fruit shape: | Medium to large, attractive, uniform, flat conical, long stalk in deep basin with slight russet sometimes; partly open eye in deep wide basin. |
| Skin and flesh: |
Bright red to crimson (100%), slight stripe, smooth and shiny. Creamy flesh, red under the skin, crisp, medium grain, firm, juicy, sweet with slight tang and sub acid with moderate spicy flavour. |
| Harvest and yield: |
Early March about Jonathan time, 7–8 days before Delicious. Fruit hangs well; moderately heavy cropper; annual bearer. |
| Storage: | 6 weeks; slight susceptibility to bitter pit and water core. |