Tydeman's Michaelmas Red
UK variety
McIntosh X Worcester Pearmain
Raised 1929 by H M Tydeman, EMRS, Kent.
Deep red flush with bloom. Juicy, sweet, slightly raspberry flavour becomes strongly winey and scented, but often underlying metallic taste, tough skin.
Pick early September, store November-January.
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All information relating to varieties, characteristics and descriptions is sourced from the following:
Bultitude, J. 1984. Apples: a guide to the identification of international varieties. London: Macmillan Press.
Morgan, M. and Richards, A. 2002. The new book of apples. London: Ebury Press.
National Fruit Collection public access database at Brogdale Farm, Kent.
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