Crab Apples

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  1. G.Lavender

    G.Lavender Apprentice Gardener

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    Does anyone know whether John Downey Crab Apples are suitable for making carb apple jelly?
     
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    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    John Downie is excellent for jelly [​IMG] . The scarlet and yellow fruit make the jelly look lovely.But they are very prone to scab. :(

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    I bought and planted a John Downey Crab last November and the reason I chose that variety was it was recommended for culinary purposes...ie delicious jelly with the apples I hope to have in the next few years... if I live long enough being well past my sell by date. :D
     
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