B&Q Lincolnshire Fruits Newton Wonder Bareroot Apple 7 Litre Tree

B&Q Price Was £27.00 STORE HOMEPAGE First seen in Sep 2024

Description

The 'Newton Wonder' apple is a versatile cultivar with characteristics that make it suitable for both culinary and dessert purposes. Here is a breakdown of its features:Description:Fruit Characteristics: Large and bright scarlet, striped with light russet dots.Flesh: Creamy white, tinged green, and coarse-textured.Flavor: Nutty, sweet, and aromatic, with a strong flavor when well-ripened.Cooking Qualities: Cooks to a juicy, mild purée.Eating Qualities: Becomes a fruity eating apple later in the season.Use in Cooking: Excellent for use in salads, stuffing, and mincemeat.Growing Characteristics:Tree Vigor: Vigorous and crops heavily.Cropping Pattern: Typically has a larger crop every other year.Storage: Apples store well for eating from November through to March and sometimes longer.Market Success: Very successful at market, in farm and home orchards.History:Discovery: Found growing in the thatch of the Hardings Arms, at King's Newton, Melbourne, Derbyshire, England.Breeding: Raised by Taylor and introduced by Pearsons of Nottingham in 1887.Recognition: Received the First Class Certificate from the Royal Horticultural Society in the same year (1887).Pollination Group:Group 5: This indicates the apple's pollination group, which helps in selecting suitable pollination partners.Pollination Partners:Annie Elizabeth AppleAshmead's Kernel AppleBaker's Delicious AppleBraeburn AppleEllison's Orange AppleKeswick Codlin AppleLord Derby AppleScotch Dumpling AppleThe 'Newton Wonder' apple has a rich history and a range of culinary uses, making it a valuable addition to orchards and kitchens alike.