Red Falstaff Apple tree

Owner's comments

The general lack of hot sun prevents the fruit from achieving a decent red coloration, particularly in August and September. Soil had to be well worked prior to planting and is top dressed annually with Growmore and compost mulch. Unattended trees next door are haven for Codling Moths which happily hop over the fence. I use traps and time my spraying when numbers of moths caught indicate they are active. I leave picking to as late as possible if weather is fine but pick if strong wind is forecast - it is in most years - usually by the second week in October and stored in my garage. Average yield is very good for a small tree which is typical of the variety. Although the fruits are more green coloured than red, they are quite acceptable when eaten having a fresh sharp taste but with sufficient sweetness to avoid being too acidic. Nice flavour.