The most well-known cooking apple, yielding huge fruits with a sharp acidic flavor, is great for making exquisite pies, crumbles, and purees, as well as being highly recommended by renowned chefs. Bramley’s Seedling, which was given an RHS AGM, has good disease resistance to scab and mildew. Pick ‘Bramley’ apples when they are fully ripe in October for immediate consumption, or store them in a cool, dry area throughout the winter. They’ll keep for up to three months in the fridge.
Growing Information
Plant apple trees in any well drained soil in a sheltered sunny position. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole and drive the stake into the ground to support the tree. Staking after planting may result in damage to the root ball. Plant fruit trees at their original soil level and firm them into the ground. Fasten the tree to the stake using a tree tie, and water well.
