Emneth Early

Culinary apple. Raised by William ‘Billy’ Lynn of Emneth, Norfolk, by crossing the two UK codlin-types Lord Grosvenor and Keswick Codlin. First sold by Cross’s the Wisbech nurserymen in 1899 and once an important early season UK apple grown mainly around Wisbech, Cambs. A medium-sized, smooth-skinned and yellowish green coloured apple. Cooks to a sharp tasting ‘fluffy’ puree. Known also as Early Victoria. Fruits often exhibit a russet hairline running from the stalk to the eye. It has good scab, mildew and canker resistance. It is partially self-fertile so will set some fruit by itself.
Flowering period C.
Pick early Aug and use Aug to Sept.

Supplied on half-standard rootstock MM106, suitable to grow free-standing or as espalier or cordon (please add note to order if for formal training)