How do you like them (sweet) apples

[Lady BlackThumb]

Apple eaters! Recommend me an apple to grow similar to Gala/Fuji! From what I have seen online Galas are quite prone to diseases here (trying to avoid varieties that need lots of chemical assistance)

I have the taste buds of a 4 year old when it comes to fruit: I like them sweet. Just plain ol' sweet. Fruits with a sour tang are to be avoided like the plague. (I once had an apple called Blaze from a farm in Kent, that's about as "sour" as I can stand. I definitely did not enjoy the Cox from the shops, no sirree).

I love Gala and Fuji apples. The crispiness, the level of juice, the sweetness. I've seen some site referring to Rajka apples being very similar to Gala?

Fire away!

[Guest]

Katy and worcester pearmain. Both small to medium size sweet red dessert apples (children love them) but they are early eaters with no storing capabilities. I know they are sweet cos the wasps go nuts for them once they are about.

[nickdub]

George Cave - for early
Orleans Reinette for mid
Laxton's Superb for late

have a look at the below site for some write ups

https://www.keepers-nursery.co.uk

[Lardman]

and here's 3 more for you....

Limelight
Honey Crisp
Spartan

If you want more crispy, sugar apples look towards the American offerings. I'd certainly recommend trying an Orleans Reinette before planing it, I love it but it tastes nothing like a gala to me

[Guest]

I have no proof but I should imagine for super sweet apples they ideally need to be in full sun. I grow spartan which is nice but it is in shade I would think in the sun it would be getting close to my worcester in regards to sweetness. It is also a larger and later apple.

Also if you want a late keeper try and taste a queen cox. A sweet apple (not super sweet) but none off the tangy taste. It is my favourite apple so far out of everything I have tasted.

[Bren In Pots]

Katy and worcester pearmain. Both small to medium size sweet red dessert apples (children love them) but they are early eaters with no storing capabilities. I know they are sweet cos the wasps go nuts for them once they are about.

We've got a couple of Worcester pearmain trees, they're my favourite apples but like NG says they don't store well. They have a slight strawberry taste but I still use them for everything from juicing to Chutney making as well as just eating.

[Lady BlackThumb]

Thanks for the suggestions, all! Must resist urges to buy ALL THE TREES.

[Lardman]

Must resist urges to buy ALL THE TREES.

Why resist ... you know you want to. Best thing you can do is find a local apple day and go along, you'll be able to taste them yourself which is a far better way to decide. Even if you get it wrong you can always graft other stuff onto the tree.

Worth mentioning about Worcester Pearmain in view of your other posts - it's a tip bearer and wont take too kindly to being hacked about annually.

[Lady BlackThumb]

@Lardman Mr BT would not be a happy bunny if he came home to the garden hoarder equivalent of a crazy cat lady....

Man, I had almost bought the Worcester Pearmain, and decided to lurk on this forum for a bit... (Lucky for procrastination in this case).