Description
An Irish heritage variety of early–mid-season dessert apple that produces regular and abundant crops of sweet apples. Lady Finger of Offaly, was first recorded in 1851. Small to medium-sized, ribbed, oblong fruit, pale green to yellow flushed orange-red with red streaks; firm, greenish-white, sweet flesh and a savoury flavour, best eaten straight from the tree. Moderately vigorous, spreading tree. Spur-bearer; resistant to scab.
Suitable for the ACRES scheme
Site: Average exposure
Soil: Any reasonably well drained soil
Position: Crops best in full sun
Pick: September
Keep: September–October
Hardiness: Hardy
Pollination: Group 3 (pollinates with Groups 2,3 and 4)
Uses: Eating apple
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