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Chisel Jersey
An old full bittersweet Somerset cider apple.
Origin: Somerset UK,
Pollination: Chisel Jersey is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop. Pollination partners
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History and description of Chisel Jersey
Chisel Jersey apple arose at Martock in Somerset UK in the 19th Century. It was grown as a commercial cider apple in Somerset up until 1970's but has declined in popularity since. Red flushed, medium sized, conical fruit. Produces a bitter sweet astringent juice and good quality full bittersweet cider.Characteristics of Chisel Jersey apple trees
| Use | Cider |
| Colour | Flushed |
| Flavour | Bittersweet |
| Fruit size | Medium |
| Picking time | Nov |
| Season of use | Nov |
| Tree vigour | Vigorous |
| Tree habit | Upright |
| Fruit-bearing | Spur-bearer |
| Cropping | Biennial |
| Pollination date | 22 |
| Pollination group | F |
| Self-fertility | Self-sterile |
| Pollinators | Pollination partners |
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