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Somerset Redstreak

£17.50

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An old bittersweet variety that is ready to harvest by early October. In time can crop heavily leading it to become biennial. Medium sized shiny red cider apples about 50-60mm diameter conical in shape with somewhat flattened ends and a thick stalk that does not really protrude beyond its basin. Now sold out.

Flowering time – early/ mid season  Harvest time – late September

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An old bittersweet variety that is ready to harvest by early October. In time can crop heavily leading it to become biennial. Medium sized shiny red cider apples about 50-60mm diameter conical in shape with somewhat flattened ends and a thick stalk that does not really protrude beyond its basin.

Makes a pleasant medium bittersweet cider on its own and can be blended with other bittersweet & bittersharp varieties to make excellent ciders.

Flowering time – early /mid season  Harvest time – late September

Type of Cider Apple

Bittersweet

Harvest Time

Late September

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