Alkmene apple trees

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• Picking season: Mid
• Self-fertility: Self-fertile
• Pollination group: 2

Alkmene is a mid-season apple from Germany, related to to Cox but with a more robust flavor.

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All about Alkmene apple trees

Alkmene was developed in Germany in the mid-1930s, and has a good quality aromatic flavor, very reminscent of its parent, Cox's Orange Pippin.

It is quite widely grown in England and Europe, where it is regarded as a good alternative to Cox, being easier to grow and much more reliable.

How to grow

Alkmene grows in a compact style, making it a good choice for small gardens. It is also self-fertile - quite a rare quality among apples - and does not require another apple tree nearby for pollination.

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History

Alkmene is a cross between Cox's Orange Pippin and Duchess of Oldenburg, and was developed in Germany in the 1930s. Although not well-known in the USA, it is a popular garden apple in the UK, where it is sometimes known as Early Windsor.

Alkmene characteristics

• What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Alkmene?Beginner
• Is Alkmene self-fertile?Self-fertile
• What flowering group is Alkmene?2
• Is Alkmene good for pollinating others?Good
• What season do you pick Alkmene?Mid
• UsesEating fresh
• How long can you keep Alkmene in a fridge?2-3 weeks
• What is the overall disease resistance of Alkmene?Good
• Is Alkmene resistant to scab?Very resistant
• What is the USDA hardiness zone for Alkmene?Zone 5 (-29C)
• Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)Cold (< 20C / 67F)
• Where does Alkmene originate from?Germany
• When was Alkmene first introduced?1900 - 1949
• Fruit colorOrange / Red