Vicky

Vicky is a rare Somerset cider apple producing a sweet juice with low acidity and soft tannins.

Used in cider making, it contributes body, sweetness, and balance to blends and is valued as a distinctive West Country variety.

Features

• Produces bitter sweet juice with low acidity
• Soft tannins contribute body and balance
• Suitable for blending and traditional cider making
• Moderately vigorous growth habit
  
• Rare and increasingly difficult to find

Origins / Notes

Originated in North Somerset and is also known by the synonyms Choir Girl and Long Ashton. Vicky is an old West Country cider apple that has survived through traditional orchard collections and is now preserved by specialist growers and cider enthusiasts.

Disease Resistance

Specific disease resistance characteristics are not well documented in the major reference collections. Generally regarded as a traditional orchard variety suitable for cider-growing regions.

Pollination Season

early-season

Harvesting Season

Mid season, typically harvested last September

Storage

Best processed soon after harvest for cider production. Traditional cider makers typically press the fruit within a few weeks of picking to retain its sweetness and juice quality.