Sweet Alford

Sweet Alford is a highly regarded traditional Devon cider apple producing sweet, crisp fruit and a pure sweet juice.

It is valued for making both quality sweet cider and vintage-style cider with excellent character.

Features

• Produces sweet cider and high-quality sweet juice
• Yellow-skinned fruit
• Sweet, crisp, and juicy apples
• Suitable for vintage cider production
• Moderately vigorous upright-spreading growth habit
• Tip-bearing variety
• Heavy annual crops
  

Origins / Notes

Originated in Devon during the 1700s and became valued as one of the county's finest sweet cider apples. It remains an important heritage variety for traditional cider production.

Disease Resistance

Not good in conditions of high humidity, exposed sites or on heavy clay soils

Pollination Season

Mid-season

Harvesting Season

Late season, typically October.

Storage

Best used soon after harvest. The ideal pressing window is immediately after picking, when the fruit retains its sweetness, juice content, and cider-making qualities.

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