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Apple varieties, Belgium

Red Saelet

The record of the National Fruit Collection, at Brogdale in Kent, describes it¹:

Thought to be a sport of Golden Delicious. Originated with Edwin Saels, Herk-de-Stad, Belgium. Introduced in 1976. Fruits are crisp and juicy.

Where Red Saelet came from.

Sources

Red Saelet (accession 1975 - 362), National Fruit Collection, Brogdale, Kent (Defra). Supports: the description quoted; the use; the fruit's size, shape and colours and the flesh, from the collection's characterisation; the picking time at Brogdale (late october).