I can't show you a photo of my magnificent Melrose crop from Mischa's tree, because there was only one tiny apple; I've had to borrow a picture from Mr Google instead.
However, I did get to taste it, and it was probably the best of all our different 'eating' varieties.
It was crisp, tasty, and with very slightly creamy/yellowish flesh.
My Reine de Reinette apple (above; which has the reputation of being France's best) have performed well, and I just hope they keep better than in previous years. My Jonagolds are HUGE again, and will be harvested later. We also have plenty of Bramleys; of course.
This winter I am determined to find (and plant) a Cox's Orange Pippin; which is probably the world's best apple. I did have one here years ago, but it succumbed to Honey Fungus; and died.
I shall also try to find a Victoria Plum tree. I had one back in England, and it was magnificent. There is nothing to compare over here.
Good luck in your searching.
ReplyDeleteI have found some on the net, but they all say 'not available'.
DeleteI've never had a decent apple straight from a tree. Always sour and hard and before you ask, I have had well matured apples.
ReplyDeleteTry to find some home grown 'Pink Lady' apples; I know they're grown in Oz. They have a very pleasant perfume and are quite sweet.
DeleteWe recently "downsized" and built a smaller house in one of our pastures. In the front of the house we decided a small orchard would be a good thing.Found a good orchardist and my first request was for a Cox's Orange Pippin. He advised me that they would not do well where we live. I was very disappointed. we do have a variety of trees that we planted on his recommendation and all are doing well. Pink Lady is very good and is quite popular around here as is Honey Crisp.I have very fond memories of Victoria plums. We are close to the Smoky Mountains. A big apple growing area.Your fruit always looks delectable; not a bug in sight! Thank you for your blog, I always enjoy your postings.
ReplyDeleteI like Pink Lady Apples. Last year they were still unavailable to individuals here, only being sold to large scale growers. If I can't find a Cox, I'll try to find a Pink Lady.
DeleteI will never forgive France for the 1970s 'Golden Delicious'. The name was created in the same spirit as the Vikings naming Greenland 'Greenland'.
ReplyDeleteThe Jonagold is a cross between an American Jonathan and the dreaded Golden Delicious. It's a huge apple and very good.
DeleteIt's about time you began your annual rant about quince isn't it?
DeleteAnother huge crop!
DeleteI might eat a Gala something. They are sweet. Golden Delicious ruined the UK apple producers.
ReplyDeleteI have no idea why anyone would want to buy a Golden Delicious apple, although I've heard that home grown orchard ones are very good.
DeleteI think the Victoria Plum is the best in the world - they have been wonderful this year.
ReplyDeleteVictorias are superb. The main Plum we have here (I have two) is the type for making prunes. They don't seem to bother with others.
DeleteIs Melrose a Scots apple variety?
ReplyDeleteIf it's not, it ought to be. I have no idea! I'm looking forward to it growing a bit.
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