{"product_id":"pommier-melrose","title":"Apple tree - Melrose","description":"\u003ch3\u003e Melrose apple tree (Malus domestica 'Melrose')\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e A modern and productive American variety, the Melrose is a winter apple highly prized for its balanced flavor and excellent keeping qualities. A quality apple for enthusiasts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e 🍎 Fruit description\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e A large apple, round, slightly flattened, and regular in shape. The skin is smooth, thick, and a greenish-yellow color, well-washed and streaked with bright red on the side exposed to the sun. The flesh is creamy-white, firm, crisp, very juicy, and fragrant. It has a well-balanced sweet-tart flavor with pleasant aromas and a lingering crispness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e 🥧 Usage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAn excellent eating apple, perfect for fresh juice thanks to its very juicy flesh. Ideal for quality cider. Also suitable for tarts and compotes where it retains its texture well. A versatile fruit appreciated for its versatility and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e 📅 Harvest\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e October. Harvesting takes place when the fruit easily detaches from the tree. The harvest is generally regular and abundant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e 🏺 Conservation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Excellent storage life of 5 to 7 months in a cool, well-ventilated cellar. Best enjoyed from November to May. The apple retains its crispness perfectly and develops its aromas over time. One of the best apples for long-term storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e 🐝 Pollination\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Self-sterile variety requiring a pollinator. Good pollinators: Reine des Reinettes, Cox Orange, Elstar, Patte de Loup. Mid- to late-season flowering. Excellent productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e 🛡️ Disease resistance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eGood overall disease resistance. Adequate resistance to scab and powdery mildew. Hardy variety that adapts well to different climates. Tolerates cool and damp climates well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e 📖 History\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Developed in 1944 at Ohio State University in the United States by crossing Jonathan and Delicious. Introduced to Europe in the 1960s. A modern variety prized for its flavor and exceptional shelf life. Designated the official apple of the state of Ohio in 1965.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e 🌱 Cultivation characteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e A tree with a spreading, upright habit. Early fruiting. Regular and very generous production. Adapts to all types of well-drained soil. Prefers a sunny location. An easy-to-grow variety recommended for home orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ti-Lipouz - Pépinière de Fruitiers","offers":[{"title":"Low (EM26)","offer_id":48207339848024,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Average (MM106)","offer_id":48207339913560,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/0495\/1896\/files\/20241007_174424.jpg?v=1734732605","url":"https:\/\/www.ti-lipouz.com\/en\/products\/pommier-melrose","provider":"Ti-Lipouz - Pépinière de Fruitiers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}