{"product_id":"apple-organic-grown-malus-domestica-rode-boskoop-5ltr","title":"Apple (Organic Grown) - Malus domestica Rode Boskoop  - 5ltr","description":"\u003ch3\u003eApple 'Rode Boskoop' (Red Boskoop, Malus domestica, M26 rootstock)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, firm apples with strong, tangy flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for cooking, baking and juicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood disease resistance and hardiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive red-flushed skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003eFertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e in a position with \u003cstrong\u003eFull sun for good colour and sugar development.\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune in winter to maintain a strong framework and encourage spur development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin fruits where cropping is very heavy to improve size and prevent limb damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant with compatible pollinators (e.g. mid- to late-flowering apples).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSize \u0026amp; Growth Timeline\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn M26 rootstock, typically 3–3.5m tall and wide in 5–7 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually harvested in October. Fruits store well and hold texture in cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePerfect For…\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional cooking and baking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuice and cider blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardeners who enjoy sharp dessert apples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hoogeveen Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52996780097869,"sku":"8719474816285","price":39.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/easygarden.ie\/products\/apple-organic-grown-malus-domestica-rode-boskoop-5ltr","provider":"Easy Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}