Some more additions to the apple varieties in Brightwell. Tom Debney kindly dug 6 holes in a glorious orchard in the heart of the village. The orchard can be found on maps dating back to the 1700s. Paul Chilton is the quality controller for the holes!
Described by the growers Frank P Matthews in Worcestershire, Queen of the Realm™ is a very exciting apple, released to celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee in 2022. It has a unique appearance of a beautiful purple blushed skin with white undertones, resembling HM The Queen’s resplendent purple robes. The lenticles are prominent giving a slightly freckled appearance. The flesh is white, crunchy, crisp and juicy with sweet, aromatic flavours. Eats beautifully when picked straight from the tree in mid September, or can be stored for a couple of months.
