Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Alkmene | |
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| Alkmene is a mid-season apple from Germany, related to to Cox but with a more robust flavour. | |
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Growing
| Apple trees Alkmene | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 2 |
| Disease resistance | Good |
Using
| Apple trees Alkmene | |
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| Picking season | Mid |
| Season of use | 2-3 weeks |
| Picking period | mid-September |
| Food uses | Eating fresh |
Climate
| Apple trees Alkmene | |
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| USDA cold hardy | Zone 5 (-29C) |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Apple trees Alkmene | |
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| Country of origin | Germany |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red |