{"product_id":"family-tree-apple-beauty-of-kent-lady-hopetown-red-transparent-merton-knave","title":"Family Tree Apple - Beauty of Kent, Lady Hopetown, Red Transparent \u0026 Merton Knave","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy four wonderful apple varieties growing together on one tree. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily apple trees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are grafted with several different varieties, making them a great choice for smaller gardens where space may be limited, while still providing a selection of flavours and apples to enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeauty of Kent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced around 1820, this popular Victorian cooking apple is believed to have originated in Kent. The large, handsome apples have juicy, tangy flesh that cooks to a lemon coloured purée needing little sugar. Ready to pick in September and stores until January.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLady Hopetown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Sussex variety received by the National Fruit Trials in 1950 from W. Barnes of Bexhill-on-Sea. The greenish yellow apples have a crisp texture and a sharp, fruity flavour. Ready to pick in mid October, they can be stored to enjoy through the winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Transparent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn early heritage variety from Russia, producing medium sized apples with pale skin almost covered in red and a delicate bloom. The flesh is greenish white, and the fruits ripen in late July or early August.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMerton Knave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaised in 1948 by M. B. Crane at the John Innes Institute, this English eating apple is a cross between Laxton’s Early Crimson and Epicure. The attractive red fruits have soft, juicy flesh with a sweet, pleasant flavour and are ready to pick in September.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55228708847959,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/6873\/7623\/files\/FamilyTree-KingRusset_Greensleeves_CoxOrangePippin_0f2466a8-57e3-4c9f-9126-83dc75f71a5a.heic?v=1790937924","url":"https:\/\/www.growfruittrees.co.uk\/products\/family-tree-apple-beauty-of-kent-lady-hopetown-red-transparent-merton-knave","provider":"Grow Fruit Trees","version":"1.0","type":"link"}