Fruit tree comparisons
 Harry Masters Jersey |  Alkmene | |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Masters Jersey is a traditional English cider apple variety, producing a bittersweet juice. | Alkmene is a mid-season apple from Germany, related to to Cox but with a more robust flavor. | |
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Growing
| Cider apple trees Harry Masters Jersey | Apple trees Alkmene | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 4 | 2 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Good |
Using
| Cider apple trees Harry Masters Jersey | Apple trees Alkmene | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Very late | Mid |
| Uses | Hard cider | Eating fresh |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks | 2-3 weeks |
Disease resistance
| Cider apple trees Harry Masters Jersey | Apple trees Alkmene | |
|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Average | Good |
| Scab | Some susceptibility | Very resistant |
Climate
| Cider apple trees Harry Masters Jersey | Apple trees Alkmene | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) | Zone 5 (-29C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Cider apple trees Harry Masters Jersey | Apple trees Alkmene | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | 1900 - 1949 |
| Fruit color | Orange / Red | Orange / Red |