Apple Ecklinville Seedling

Apple Ecklinville Seedling

An Irish heritage culinary apple, raised from a pip at Ecklinville, near Belfast, in the late 18th century, Apple Ecklinville Seedling was once widely grown commercially. Very large, round, flattened fruit, pea-green turning to yellow, with dots of russet and a ‘greasy’ skin; it bruises easily, which is not a problem for home growers. The flesh is soft, white, juicy and with an outstanding flavour, not too sharp, cooking to a delicious purée; also one of the best bakers. Apple Ecklinville Seedling is a good cropper, vigorous, but shapely and easy to prune; spur-bearer. Good resistance to scab.

This Irish Heritage Apple tree was originally saved and propagated by Irish Seed Savers in Scarriff, County Clare.

Site: Some shelter
Soil: Any reasonably well drained
Position: Crops best in full sun
Pick: Early September
Keep: September–October
Hardiness: Hardy
Pollination: Pollination Group 4 (pollinates with Groups 3, 4 and 5)
Uses: Cooking apple

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Type | Size: Bareroot 1yr
Rootstock: MM106
Price
£18
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