Mickel
AppleMickel
Origin/History
Wisconsin. Described in John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903).
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size & Form: Large, oblate.
Surface: Smooth, glossy. Greenish white ground color, striped with light red. Dots few and white.
Cavity: Large, very deep, slightly russet.
Stem: Short, slender.
Basin: Medium depth, deep, abrupt, folded.
Eye: Small, closed.
Flesh & Flavor: White, fine-grained, tender, juicy, slightly sub-acid. Flavor good.
Core & Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
Not described in source.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Listed as "No. 1" in the source, which may indicate a catalog designation or strain identification.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)Mickel. No. 1. Large, oblate, smooth; glossy, greenish white, striped light red, dots few, white; cavity large, very deep, slightly russet; stem short, slender; basin medium, deep, abrupt, folded; eye small, closed; flesh white, fine-grained, tender, juicy, slightly sub-acid, good. Wisconsin.