Apple (Organic Grown) - Malus domestica Rode Boskoop - 5ltr

Apple 'Rode Boskoop' (Red Boskoop, Malus domestica, M26 rootstock)

Overview

‘Rode Boskoop’ is a red form of the famous Boskoop cooking apple, producing large, tangy fruits ideal for baking, pies and juice. It can also be eaten fresh by those who enjoy a sharper apple.

Key Features

• Large, firm apples with strong, tangy flavour
• Excellent for cooking, baking and juicing
• Good disease resistance and hardiness
• Attractive red-flushed skin

How to Plant

Plant in Fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. in a position with Full sun for good colour and sugar development.. Dig a generous planting hole, mix in organic matter, and water thoroughly after planting. Apply a mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Care Tips

• Prune in winter to maintain a strong framework and encourage spur development.
• Thin fruits where cropping is very heavy to improve size and prevent limb damage.
• Plant with compatible pollinators (e.g. mid- to late-flowering apples).

Size & Growth Timeline

On M26 rootstock, typically 3–3.5m tall and wide in 5–7 years.

Harvest

Usually harvested in October. Fruits store well and hold texture in cooking.

Perfect For…

• Traditional cooking and baking
• Juice and cider blends
• Gardeners who enjoy sharp dessert apples