Mystery apple tree

Rich72 · « **on:** August 24, 2015, 22:16 »

Evening all.
I have recently taken over a new plot and there is an established apple tree on it which I intend to keep. Problem is, I dont know if its an eating apple or a cooking apple - there is no label on it, I asked my plot neighbour who knew the previous owner but he doesnt know what it is either. Is there anyway I can tell what they are as it is laden with apples and I dont want to waste them

New shoot · « **Reply #1 on:** August 25, 2015, 07:56 »

Apples are getting to full ripeness when the seeds inside are dark brown, so I would cut one open and see what stage they are at. If the seeds are getting there and the apples are very sour, it is probably a cooker. If the fruit is a bit sharp, but not too bad, you probably have an eater.

You could also try bunging one in the oven. A cooker will fluff up, while an eater will stay more firm.

Lucky you to get a tree full of fruit on your new plot

Rampant_Weasel · « **Reply #2 on:** August 25, 2015, 17:25 »

post a pic on here when they are ripe someone might recognise it, also use this

http://www.fruitid.com/

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