Tom Putt

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A mild sharp cider apple, also used for cooking and juicing. A greenish yellow waxy base almost entirely covered with bright crimson flush. A soft yellowish flesh with a mild sharp ness. Fruit begins to fall in August an does not store for long. Vigorous and spreading, early flowering. Uncertain as to whether it was Rev Thomas Putt 1757-1884 or his uncle Tom Putt who first raised this apple, which has since become a regular favourite throughout the West Country. Tom Putt has been quoted: 'A rosy apple that grew in every garden and every orchard.' As well as producing a pleasant dry, sharp cider it's a good cooker and produces a great juice. Triploid. Permission to use photograph by Philip James (Dinefwr Heritage Orchard) is gratefully acknowledged. Show more