Kingston Black remains a benchmark for cider makers seeking a variety capable of producing complex and powerful cider on its own. Its bittersharp juice combines tannin, acidity, colour and aroma in a rare balance. We recommend it for quality rather than yield. The tree can crop irregularly and may be susceptible to scab and canker, particularly in damp growing conditions.
Kingston Black
Price range: 26,50 € through 59,75 €
Kingston Black is one of the premier English cider varieties and produces a bittersharp juice.
Kingston Black is one of the definitive English cider apple varieties and produces a high quality bittersharp juice.
It is one of the few cider varieties where the juice is sufficiently balanced to make a single-varietal cider.
Note that Kingston Black cannot be eaten fresh – it is grown solely for juice / cider use.
Variety characteristics
Origin and identity
Growth and adaptation
Disease behaviour
Pollination
Compatible pollinating varieties
For reliable fruit set, plant at least one variety with a compatible flowering period nearby. Flowering period: 4 - late.
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Additional variety information for Kingston Black is provided in partnership with Orange Pippin.
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