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Apple cultivar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
'Dabinett' is an apple cultivar primarily used in cider production in Somerset.
Malus domestica 'Dabinett' | |
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Species | Malus domestica (apple) |
Cultivar | 'Dabinett' |
Origin | Somerset, probably early 1900s |
'Dabinett' probably dates from the early 1900s, when it was found by William Dabinett growing as a wilding (a natural seedling) in a hedge at Middle Lambrook, South Petherton, Somerset.[1] The exact genetic makeup of Dabinett is unknown, though one 'parent' was probably the Chisel Jersey apple, a similar late "bittersweet" variety. The variety became very popular and was widely planted across the south-west of England.
A seedling of this variety, known as 'Black Dabinett', also locally known as 'Tommy Rodford', arose at Kingsbury Episcopi near Martock.[2] It is similar to 'Dabinett' proper but is purplish in colour and generally more vigorous.
Classed as a "bittersweet" cider apple, 'Dabinett' has small, yellow-green fruit flecked with red, usually harvested in November in the United Kingdom. The flesh is greenish and aromatic. The tree has a relatively small and spreading habit; it has a high resistance to apple scab and canker. Acid content 0.18%
The fruit is of sufficient quality to make a single varietal cider. Several cider manufacturers, including Thatchers and Sheppy's, use 'Dabinett' apples in their products.[citation needed]
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