An Irish heritage variety of cooking apple from Kilkenny, named after the late John Daniels of Piltown. Very large, shiny, red apples with soft, white flesh and a mild taste. Left to ripen on the tree, the fruit develops a sweet, strong, berry flavour and can even be eaten as a dessert apple. Apple ‘Uncle John’s Cooker is a particularly wind-resistant variety; the apples hang on the tree for a long time, and can be picked as late as December – if you can keep the birds away!
This Irish Heritage Apple variety was originally saved and propagated by Irish Seed Savers in Scarriff, County Clare.
Site: Average to windy sites
Soil: Any reasonably well drained
Position: Crops best in full sun
Pick: From October, but as late as December
Keep: November to December
Hardiness: Hardy
Pollination: Group 2 (pollinates with Groups 1, 2 and 3)
Uses: Cooking apple, can also be eaten
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