Yarlington Mill
£17.00
A bittersweet variety making a very enjoyable cider on its own. Medium to large apples conical in shape that are usually around 2/3 flushed red. Flesh sweet, white, often reddened under flush, with some astringency. Picked / gathered late October to early November. Attractive flowers appear early/mid season. Now sold out on MM106 & M25 rootstocks
Flowering time – early May Harvest – late October
A bittersweet variety making a very enjoyable cider on its own. Medium to large apples conical in shape that are usually around 2/3 flushed red. Flesh sweet, white, often reddened under flush, with some astringency. Picked / gathered late October to early November. Attractive flowers appear early/mid season.
Originating in Somerset Yarlington Mill is a ‘jersey’ apple – distinctly conical often quite large apples. Has been grown widely in west country recently and seems to perform well in all sorts of situations. Responds well to fruit thiining and puning to keep its cropping regular.
Now sold out on M25 & MM106 rootstocks
| Rootstock | M26 maiden (semi dwarfing) |
|---|---|
| Flowering Time | Early May |
| Type of Cider Apple | Bittersweet |
| Harvest Time | Late October |
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