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Apples
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The start of the British apple season is here!! There are over 2000 varieties of apples grown in Britain but orchards have seen a decline in recent years due to imported apples (over 70%) and the rise in demand in single varieites (eg royal gala). Generally the British Apples suffer with inconsistent sizes, shapes and colours which mean they are rejected by the supermarkets. Most orchards need to replace their trees every 10 to 15 years which hasn't beeen financially viable. In 1987 there were over 1500 growers now it is down to less than 500 with the majority used for drinks. This year we are on an Apple Mission to bring you as many different varities of organic apples as we can, we would appreciate your feedback on what you liked a lot and liked a little less so that we in turn can give the growers the information. The Discovery apples we have are grown on a small scale
in Colchester as it likes the dry and sunny climate of Essex. Discovery
is often thought of as an old variety, but was found in the late 1940s
by a fruit farm worker in Langham, Essex, who planted some pips of Worcester
Pearmain in his garden. An apple a day keeps the Doctor away Apple in the morning - Doctor's warning Roast apple at night - starves the doctor outright Eat an apple going to bed - knock the doctor on the head Three each day, seven
days a week - ruddy apple, ruddy cheek |