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Apple ‘Discovery’

Price range: €200.00 through €350.00

Apple ‘Discovery’ (Early Season Dessert Apple)

Introduced in Essex in the 1940s, ‘Discovery’ is widely celebrated as one of the very best early-season eating apples. This compact, easy-to-grow tree yields brilliant red, crisp fruit that is ready to harvest as early as August. Its flesh is bright white, often tinged with a delicate pink blush beneath the skin, offering a delightfully sweet, refreshing taste with a hint of strawberry notes.

Known for its excellent natural resistance to scab and mildew, ‘Discovery’ is a robust choice for organic gardeners and small outdoor spaces.

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Description

A dependable, disease-resistant variety famed for its vibrant red fruit and sweet, refreshing flavor right at the start of the apple season.

  • Key Highlights: Highly disease-resistant (scab and mildew), crisp texture, sweet berry-like flavor, and excellent frost hardiness.

  • Harvest Time: Mid to late August.

  • Sunlight & Site: Full sun; highly tolerant of exposed or damp weather conditions.

  • Soil Requirements: Thrives in any well-drained garden soil.

  • Pollination Group: Group 3 (Pairs well with Groups 2, 3, and 4).

  • Hardiness: Fully hardy.

Additional information

Size

7 – 8 ft

Position

Full sun

Growth Rate

Moderate to Fast

Hardiness

Hardy, but performs best in warm microclimates.

Soil Conditions

Needs fertile, well-drained soil.

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