"cliff_the_gardener" wrote in message
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Davy
Winter Gem is a good dessert apple. It should be picked in October
for use from November to January when stored in a cool place such as a
garage.
When left longer on a tree they ripen too much and loose their keeping
qualities (true off all apples).
Winter Gem was raised in Kent in 1975 from a cross between Grimes
Golden and Cox's Orange Pippin. It was introduced to the market in
1993. Grown as a garden aplpe rather than for commercial growing
Regards
Clifford
Bawtry, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Clifford,
thanks for the advice, we picked the last apple a few days ago and it was
superb; thin skin too. Next year I will try a few experiments keeping
apples on the tree and storing them.

Davy