Cultivar Apple

Ballarat

Malus domestica

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Description

‘Ballarat’ is a apple cultivar of Malus domestica selected for its named fruit qualities and orchard performance. It bears large apples that are ripe towards the end of April. The fruit are green with a red blush and the cream flesh is lovely and juicy. Available in New Zealand.

Characteristics

Fruit Size

Large

Skin Colour

Green with red blush

Flesh Texture

Juicy

Harvest Timing (NZ)

Late

Storage Life

Good

Notes

Originated in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia; introduced 1870. A great apple for cooking - it stores very well too. A heritage apple, originating in Australia,'Ballarat' dates back to 1870.

Fruit Use

Culinary

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