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McIntosh
It's a favorite apple for eating out of hand but also is widely used in salads, sauces, pies. The flavor is distinctively tangy and aromatic. It is a mainstay in fresh cider and an all-time favorite for fresh eating and salads. The McIntosh has a rather tough skin that has mixed red and green coloring. The flesh is white, soft and fine-textured. The McIntosh apple is a early and heavy producer. It has a large fruit and is used in juice, pies, and eating raw. ... additional information
Castleton Castleton prunes are freestone; pit does not shatter or split. The prunes are early and are a high quality blue plum, ripening a month before Empress. Dual purpose -- a fine early dessert plum, but also an excellent processing variety. It is one of the best eating prune available. The Castleton prune fruit is of medium size that rarely split. This prune tree is very productive and is relatively small. Gardening News and Articles |