{"product_id":"family-tree-apple-merton-knave-cheddar-cross-devonshire-quarrenden-sussex-mother","title":"Family Tree Apple - Merton Knave, Cheddar Cross, Devonshire Quarrenden \u0026 Sussex Mother","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\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheddar Cross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaised in 1916 by G. T. Spinks at Long Ashton Research Station, Bristol, and introduced in 1949. A cross between Allington Pippin and Star of Devon, the medium sized apples are crisp and juicy with a refreshing, slightly tart flavour. An eating apple ready to pick in late August or early September.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevonshire Quarrenden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn old Devon apple recorded around 1677 and popular in Victorian gardens. The attractive apples have smooth yellow skin flushed with dark crimson, and crisp, juicy flesh with a delicious, distinctive strawberry taste. Ready to pick in August and best enjoyed as soon as ripe, as they do not keep for long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSussex Mother\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginated in Heathfield, Sussex, and described in 1884. The apples are strongly ribbed and have a distinctive spicy flavour with just a hint of aniseed. An eating apple ready to pick in September.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55228470165847,"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_cd96fa36-077d-4ef0-8b11-6ec3375d9f12.heic?v=1790937514","url":"https:\/\/www.growfruittrees.co.uk\/products\/family-tree-apple-merton-knave-cheddar-cross-devonshire-quarrenden-sussex-mother","provider":"Grow Fruit Trees","version":"1.0","type":"link"}