Fruit tree comparisons
 Alkmene | |
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| Alkmene is a mid-season apple from Germany, related to to Cox but with a more robust flavor. | |
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Growing
| Apple tree Alkmene | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 2 |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer |
| Wildlife | RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Using
| Apple tree Alkmene | |
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| Picking season | Mid |
| Uses | Eating fresh |
| Cropping | Heavy |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
| Flavor style (apples) | Aromatic |
Disease resistance
| Apple tree Alkmene | |
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| General resistance | Good |
| Scab | Very resistant |
Climate
| Apple tree Alkmene | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | (5) -20F / -29C (6) -10F / -23C (7) 0F / -18C (8) 10F / -12C |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Apple tree Alkmene | |
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| Country of origin | Germany |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
| Fruit color | Orange / Red |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |