THE APPLE
Taste	Medium to low acidity, not particularly juicy.
Skin Texture	Thin
Flesh	Soft and pure white coloured
Apple size	Large
GROWING
Flowers	Middle season
Vigour	Vigorous
Crop Yield	High
Eating time	November to April
Tree Shape	Compact

Monarch is a great tasting cooking apple, however it can miss a season every three years or so. The fruit breaks down on cooking. This is the cooking apple recommended by GardenAction.

A reliable variety, free from diseases and easy to maintain. Keeps well for a long time.