Description: A French Bittersweet, Bedan makes a mild, yet fragrant cider, suitable for blending. Very late blooming this variety is an excellent choice for areas prone to late frosts.
Origin/Parentage: Originated in Calvados, Normandy, France in the 19th century where it gained popularity.
Growth Habit: Low to moderate vigor, productive and precocious, but prone to biennial bearing
Bloom/Pollination: Very late blooming
Disease Resistance: Resistant to fireblight, susceptible to scab
Harvest: Mid-late October in Finger Lakes Region, NY.
Uses: Cider
Cider Classification: Mild Bittersweet
Juice Quality: Tannin: 0.172%, T.A. 2.0g/l, pH: 4.26, Brix: 11-14