{"product_id":"pommier-winter-banana","title":"Apple tree - Winter banana","description":"\u003ch3\u003e Winter Banana Apple Tree (Malus domestica 'Winter Banana')\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e An original and surprising American variety, the Winter Banana is recognizable by its characteristic banana-like aroma. An apple that leaves no one indifferent!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e 🍎 Fruit description\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e A medium to large apple with an elongated, regular conical shape. The skin is smooth, thin, and pale yellow to golden yellow with a pinkish-orange blush on the side exposed to the sun. The flesh is creamy white, fine-textured, crisp, juicy, and fragrant. It has a sweet, mild flavor with a touch of acidity and a characteristic aroma reminiscent of banana, hence its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e 🥧 Usage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAn excellent eating apple, prized for its unique flavor. Ideal for fresh juices and fruit salads where it adds an exotic touch. Also suitable for tarts and compotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e 📅 Harvest\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e October. Harvesting takes place when the fruit detaches easily from the tree. Harvest is generally regular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e 🏺 Conservation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Keeps well for 3 to 4 months in a cool, well-ventilated cellar. Best enjoyed from November to February. The characteristic aroma develops over time.\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, Reinette Clocharde, Patte de Loup. Early to mid-season flowering. Good productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e 🛡️ Disease resistance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Good overall disease resistance. Fair resistance to scab and powdery mildew. Hardy variety that adapts well to different climates. Tolerates spring frosts thanks to its early flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e 📖 History\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eDeveloped around 1876 in Indiana, USA, likely from a chance seedling. Introduced to Europe in the early 20th century. Its name comes from its characteristic banana-like aroma and its good winter storage qualities. A variety appreciated by lovers of unusual apples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e 🌱 Cultivation characteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e A vigorous tree with a spreading, upright habit. It bears fruit quickly and produces a regular, abundant crop. It adapts to all types of well-drained soil. Prefers a sunny location. An easy-to-grow variety that is decorative in spring with its beautiful blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ti-Lipouz - Pépinière de Fruitiers","offers":[{"title":"Average (MM106)","offer_id":48207530525016,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Strong (Franc Bittenfelder)","offer_id":48207530656088,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/0495\/1896\/files\/winterbanana.jpg?v=1714515065","url":"https:\/\/www.ti-lipouz.com\/en\/products\/pommier-winter-banana","provider":"Ti-Lipouz - Pépinière de Fruitiers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}