Fruit tree comparisons
 Bloody Ploughman | |
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| An old Scottish apple variety, named for the crimson-red colour of its skin and stained flesh. | |
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Growing
| Apple trees Bloody Ploughman | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Apple trees Bloody Ploughman | |
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| Picking season | Mid |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months |
| Cropping | Good |
| Food uses | Culinary Juice Hard cider |
Problems
| Apple trees Bloody Ploughman | |
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| Disease resistance | Average |
Identification
| Apple trees Bloody Ploughman | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 |
| Blossom colour | Pink - light |
| Fruit colour | Red / Green |