Fortune
£17.00
A good garden variety of compact habit. Fortune produces medium sized round apples largely coloured bright red. Mostly round in shape with some ribbing at the apex. Also known as Laxton’s Fortune being bred at Laxton’s Nursery, Bedford. Sweet, juicy with acidity. Hardy and suitable for the north and west.
Pollination group – C Picking time – mid September Storage until – October
A good garden variety of compact habit. Fortune produces medium sized round apples largely coloured bright red. Mostly round in shape with some ribbing at the apex. Also known as Laxton’s Fortune being bred at Laxton’s Nursery, Bedford. Sweet, juicy with acidity. Hardy and suitable for the north and west. Rootstock: MM106, M26
Pollination group – C Picking time – mid September Storage until – October
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