malkiserow Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 What a wonderful heritage we have in our apples. I'be been enjoying some very nice James Grieves of late and today some Worcester Pearmain. The Worcester's have a hint strawberry ..... Amazing fruit. What ones do you love and why? Do you grow them or buy them from the farmers markets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 I do like a good russet, nothing beats it in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 I do like a good russet, nothing beats it in my opinion. Am in the very fortunate position that the Mother of the land on which our rough shoot is situated,is a recognised national authority on apples.She identified an apple tree for me some years ago which is in my garden,and likewise for a mate.Her house,greenhouse,conservatory and garage(and some of the outbuildings)are literally smothered in cuttings of all types of apple tree imaginable,so we're a little spoilt for choice eating wise.I take her oranges from a lady who bakes christmas cakes,whom I in turn supply with ducks,then in exchange for the oranges I get back apples to eat or are sometimes in the form of chutney! We're making cider this year.Can't wait. Egremont Russett for me....lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 I love Cox and Worcesters are lush and so light. You are right though - the Heritage in apples and even livestock is tribute to years of careful work. I remember watching a programme about the research that was carried out to support our homegrown industry after the second world war - truly amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 1.Egremont Russet 2.Pixie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted October 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Am in the very fortunate position that the Mother of the land on which our rough shoot is situated,is a recognised national authority on apples.She identified an apple tree for me some years ago which is in my garden,and likewise for a mate.Her house,greenhouse,conservatory and garage(and some of the outbuildings)are literally smothered in cuttings of all types of apple tree imaginable,so we're a little spoilt for choice eating wise.I take her oranges from a lady who bakes christmas cakes,whom I in turn supply with ducks,then in exchange for the oranges I get back apples to eat or are sometimes in the form of chutney! We're making cider this year.Can't wait. Egremont Russett for me....lovely. I bet she would have some interesting history of apples and their development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Yes,she is a fascinating person to listen to.Really knows her stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 Apples 🤮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 Just about to harvest a few russets and slice and freeeze them for crumbles and pies later in the year. Usually considered an eater the russet is a superb cooking variety as well, with a nutty taste. Any member within striking distance of CV9 3NN do not go buying apples or pears this year, first come first served. Russet, spartan, bramley, conference. They usually go for cider/perry making but the friend who does this is getting over a bad health problem. I don't like to see them go to waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 Like any native apples so long as not tart like Granny Smith's are. Cox's orange Pippin's😄 are nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 On 08/10/2013 at 20:24, FalconFN said: I do like a good russet, nothing beats it in my opinion. love a nice russet.........i think the skin the look and feel of them put people off ...shame cause they tast totally different.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 It says on the PW bog wall that “Malk luvs Cox” LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 12 hours ago, lord_seagrave said: It says on the PW bog wall that “Malk luvs Cox” LS "walk slower as i can hear your russetts rustling" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 James Greaves for sure. We have a tree in our garden. Had to take the fruit to the apple festival to get it identified. I still haven't managed it with the other tree that is an early fruiter. The best tasting apple I have ever had is from a wild pippen on a nature reserve. I used to eat them when pregnant, and was told that the apple wouldn't be of a named variety. I think about taking a cutting and grafting it on another tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 On 18/10/2019 at 23:30, ditchman said: love a nice russet.........i think the skin the look and feel of them put people off ...shame cause they tast totally different.. Pity your so far away as our russet tree in the orchard is hanging on the floor with fruit. Must get some peeled and sliced tomorrow and in the freezer for tasty pies and crumbles through the winter. I agree on the James Grieve, it is the first maturing apple in our orchard and really does take some beating. I also have a Spartan apple which has yet to ripen fully but is a superb cooker and eater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Walker570 said: Pity your so far away as our russet tree in the orchard is hanging on the floor with fruit. Must get some peeled and sliced tomorrow and in the freezer for tasty pies and crumbles through the winter. I agree on the James Grieve, it is the first maturing apple in our orchard and really does take some beating. I also have a Spartan apple which has yet to ripen fully but is a superb cooker and eater. I’ll grab some off you over the weekend if I can. Mum loves them and I normally supply and she bakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 Sunday from 10 ish onwards not a problem, will supply the bag. Down past the Church, turn left up Main Street toward the Unicorn and immediate right into the yard. Probably out squirreling until 10ish. N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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