Cider apple blossom tends to be two to three weeks later than dessert apple blossom in April or May. There is a 10-14 day spray programme used by most growers during the growing season to nourish, protect and …
DABINETT – probably dates from the early 1900’s. It was found by William Dabinett grown as a natural seedling in a hedge in South Petherton, Somerset. Classed as a bittersweet cider apple, Dabinett has a small, yellow-green fruit …
Cider apple harvest starts in late September and can continue until mid November. Traditionally the apples were handpicked but the harvest is now undertaken by tractor mounted tree shakers. These machines move up and down the rows of …
