Dabinett
| Origin | From Martock-Kingsbury area, Somerset, England; probably named after a Mr Dabinett. It may be a seedling of Chisel Jersey. |
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| Tree form | Small, spreading tree that needs good growing conditions; is precocious, and scab-resistant. |
| Pollination requirements | Mid to late season bloom; good self-fertility; good pollinator with Michelin, Stoke Red, Brown Snout and Breakwell’s Seedling. |
| Fruit shape | Medium fruit (sometimes small), flattened conical, regular. |
| Colour and flesh | Smooth, waxy, greenish-yellow to yellow skin with a blush; slightly flecked or striped over two-thirds. Flesh greenish-white, slightly crisp, sweet astringent. |
| Harvest period | Late harvest, giving a very good yield; more than 3 weeks storage. |
| Uses | Bittersweet; produces a soft full-bodied cider. |
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This information forms part of Primefact 796 Growing cider apples.
