- See also:
- Early-season eating apples7
- Mid-season eating apples19
- Late-season eating apples37
- Cooking apples25
Dual-purpose apples
Dual-purpose apples are versatile and can be used for eating fresh or for cooking with.
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Bardsey
A hardy disease-resistant apple, discovered growing on an island off the west coast of Wales.- Picking season: Mid
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 2
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Blenheim Orange
Blenheim Orange is a classic English dual-purpose apple, useful for dessert and culinary purposes.- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 3
- Awards: RHS AGM (current)
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Charles Ross
Charles Ross is a very attractive classic English dual-purpose apple.- Picking season: Mid
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 3
- Awards: RHS AGM (current)
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Coul Blush
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Crispin
Crispin (also known as Mutsu) is a high quality apple from Japan, with a good flavour, and also sharp enough for cooking.- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 3
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James Grieve
James Grieve is the classic Scottish dual-purpose apple. It can be eaten fresh, and is also excellent for juicing and cooking.£43.00buy- Picking season: Mid
- Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
- Flowering group: 3
- Awards: RHS AGM (current)
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Jumbo
A dual-purpose apple, named for the exceptionally large size of its fruits.- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 3
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King of the Pippins
A popular and versatile dual-purpose apple, widely grown in the Victorian era.- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
- Flowering group: 4
- Awards: RHS AGM (current)
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Lady Henniker
A well-regarded Victorian dual-purpose apple, easy to grow.- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 4
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Orleans Reinette
Orleans Reinette is a traditional French apple variety, and remains popular for its old-fashioned flavour.- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 4
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Ribston Pippin
A handsome English apple from the 18th century.- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 3
- Awards: RHS AGM (current)
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Tickled Pink
A new red-fleshed apple variety, with attractive crimson blossom, also known as Baya® Marisa.£25.95buy- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 4