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Paula Fleming

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🍎 Orchardist 🍐 🌳Head orchard gardener @belmondlemanoir 🪲 Organic top and soft fruit grower 🚜 A muddle of Agriculture and Horticulture 🪏 https://linktr.ee/thegroundedorchardist

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Paula Fleming @paulafleming5.bsky.social · 6d

It's basically the same set up we had on the farm.

Paula Fleming @paulafleming5.bsky.social · 6d

I loved our hydro presses!

Paula Fleming @paulafleming5.bsky.social · 6d

It doesn't look appetising I grant you, but look at the colour of the tickled pink apple pulp before pressing. 🍎

I didn't take a picture of the juice but you can imagine how red that was. 🍷

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Paula Fleming @paulafleming5.bsky.social · 8d

To be honest, I have loved this year. What a challenge. I am ready for a break though!

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Paula Fleming @paulafleming5.bsky.social · 8d

All the dates went out of the window this year...apart from Medlars. They seem to be behaving. 😄

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Paula Fleming @paulafleming5.bsky.social · 8d

I intended to take a photo of every variety but the harvest has been so early and there's been so much I haven't had time

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Paula Fleming @paulafleming5.bsky.social · 8d

Probably the best smelling trailer in the world....ever!

The Quince harvest is in. We have Champion and Portugal and it's about 220kg!

Red falstaff and Granny smith apples are there too.

Hiding underneath we have Christmas Pearmain, Orleans reinette and Chivers delight.

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Paula Fleming @paulafleming5.bsky.social · 15d

Hi. No, this apple is Bramley but it can happen with any apple. It's a physiological response.

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Paula Fleming @paulafleming5.bsky.social · 16d

Absolutely no idea! 🤔😊

Paula Fleming @paulafleming5.bsky.social · 16d

It can be seen from the outside like in the first picture but if this was a red apple it wouldn't be so easy.

It won't store well but you can still eat it, it will just be a bit different to the others!

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Paula Fleming @paulafleming5.bsky.social · 16d

I find it interesting because it's usually linked to weather or lack of nutrient uptake (it's probably both!). But it's strange how you don't find a whole tree with it, just one or two apples.

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Paula Fleming @paulafleming5.bsky.social · 16d

Basically, lots of sorbitol has flooded the apple and the apple can't deal with it quick enough. The apples metabolism is a bit like mine!! 😂

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Paula Fleming @paulafleming5.bsky.social · 16d

This Bramley has watercore. The flesh goes translucent and is very sweet and watery...not what you usually associate with a Bramley!

We wouldn't generally want this in the UK but in places such as Japan, they market this as special. Particularly with their Fuji apples.

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Paula Fleming @paulafleming5.bsky.social · 23d

We don't seem to get it. We have two varieties, they are Portugal and Champion.

Paula Fleming @paulafleming5.bsky.social · 23d

The Quince are absolutely stunning this year, a bit small but stunning nonetheless!

A few splits but so far so good! As with everything else they're early this year and will be ready in a few days!

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Paula Fleming @paulafleming5.bsky.social · 26d

This week I had the pleasure of visiting Coton orchard @BonkersBusway and doing a talk for Coton garden club on growing fruit trees organically and working with nature.

I can't possibly fit what I want to say in a smaller post.

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Paula Fleming @paulafleming5.bsky.social · 28d

Rosette is a lovely apple. If I had my own orchard I would definitely put Rosette in!

Paula Fleming @paulafleming5.bsky.social · 28d

Yes, first pick of Pitmaston. A little yellow ingesterie too.

Paula Fleming @paulafleming5.bsky.social · 28d

And more if feeling lazy! I wouldn't be without one!

Paula Fleming @paulafleming5.bsky.social · 28d

Some of our heritage fruit varieties. I love picking over these trees and seeing all the colours and differences.

It's a happy picking bucket!

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Paula Fleming @paulafleming5.bsky.social · 28d

A big favourite here!

Paula Fleming @paulafleming5.bsky.social · Sep 7

Makes a lovely juice too!

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Paula Fleming @paulafleming5.bsky.social · Sep 5

Everything is just so early this year it's hard to keep up with so many varieties but, it's an enjoyable challenge!!

On a side note, does anyone know anywhere we can get more of these crates???

Paula Fleming @paulafleming5.bsky.social · Sep 5

Varieties unseen

🍏 Peasgood nonsuch (Stunning colour this year!)
🍎 Red Ellison's
🍐 Conference
🍐 Celebration
🍐 Grand Champion
🍏 First pick of Egremont russet
🍏 Lord Lambourne

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Paula Fleming @paulafleming5.bsky.social · Sep 5

Varieties you can see...
🍎 Tickled pink (yes, they're a little under ripe but that's how the chefs want them.)
🍏 Blenheim orange
🍐 Beurre hardy
🍐 Gorham
🍎 Santana

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