THE APPLE
Taste	Sharp in September, sweet by October. Extremely juicy.
Skin Texture	Thin
Flesh	Whitey yellow, crisp and good apple scent
Apple size	Medium to large
GROWING
Flower period	Middle season
Pollination Group	2
Vigour	Medium
Crop Yield	High
Eating time	September to October
Tree Shape	Upright then spreads

GardenAction recommends the James Grieve apple tree for two reasons - it's particularly suitable for cooler areas (apples may drop prematurely in warmer areas), and it also has a very refreshing taste. If picked in September it makes a great cooking apple which retains its shape in pies. Leave it on the tree until it is fully ripe in October and that acid taste disappears. It then makes a refreshing sweet eating apple with a nice tang to it.

No real problems with diseases, and particularly easy to maintain. Handle the fruit with care when picked because James Grieve bruises easily. It originated from Scotland in 1893. Another good variety for apple juice when picked in October.

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