Merton Worcester is one of the first apples developed by the John Innes Horticultural Institute, in the early 20th century.
Merton Worcester has been grown commercially on a small scale in England. It's parents are Worcester Pearmain and Cox's Orange Pippin.
It is an early-mid season heirloom apple with medium sized fruit that are red in colour with slight russetting. Sweet, juicy with a strawberry-like flavour. They do require a pollinator. the following will suffice. Discovery, Laxton’s Fortune, Granny Smith, Jonathan, Joybells, Lord Lambourne, Peasgood Nonsuch, Scarlet Nonpareil and Sunset.
Merton Worcester is one of the first apples developed by the John Innes Horticultural Institute, in the early 20th century.
Merton Worcester has been grown commercially on a small scale in England. It's parents are Worcester Pearmain and Cox's Orange Pippin.
It is an early-mid season heirloom apple with medium sized fruit that are red in colour with slight russetting. Sweet, juicy with a strawberry-like flavour. They do require a pollinator. the following will suffice. Discovery, Laxton’s Fortune, Granny Smith, Jonathan, Joybells, Lord Lambourne, Peasgood Nonsuch, Scarlet Nonpareil and Sunset.