Alkmene Apple Scion

Alkmene is another wonderful cross of Cox Orange Pippin.1930, but not widely available to the public until after the war. Red-orange fruit over yellow. Sweet, rich, aromatic, juicy and honey scented apples. Alkmene is similar to Cox however slightly less sweet than its Zone: Yes

Uses: Mainly Fresh Eating but some use for cooking and cider.

AKA: Ceeval, Early Windsor and Red Windsor

Harvest Period: Early September

Bloom Period: Group 2

Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period

Origin Date: 1930