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    Katy (apple)

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    Malus domestica 'Katy'
    Hybrid parentageJames Grieve and Worcester Pearmain
    OriginSweden 1947


    Katy apple is a Swedish variety raised in 1947 at Balsgard Fruit Breeding Institute, Sweden.[1] Parentage is James Grieve and Worcester Pearmain[2] and it produces heavy crops of bright red fruit.[3] Sugar 12%, acid 8.5 g/litre, vitamin C 6 mg/100g.[4]

    References

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    1. ^ "Apple (Malus) Katy, Apple". Frank P Matthews. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
    2. ^ Ltd, Orange Pippin. "Apple - Katy - tasting notes, identification, reviews". Orange Pippin - the directory of apples, pears, plums, cherries and orchard fruits. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
    3. ^ "Independent assessment of Katy apple trees". www.gardenfocused.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
    4. ^ Obst und Garten 10/2000



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