Malus Discovery (Eating Apple) 2 Year Old Bush

Discovery is probably the most well-known early apple variety, ripening in late August. It is very easy to grow, and has excellent natural disease resistance.

Discovery is grown commercially on a small scale in the UK & Ireland.  Discovery is definitely a variety that is better grown in the garden as it has a short shelf Life, and preferably eaten straight from the tree - although it will keep in a fridge for a week if necessary.

In some years there is a hint of strawberry flavour, which adds to the summery appeal.

Discovery also excels as a variety for juicing, as it produces a very well-balanced sweet/sharp juice

Discovery is very easy to grow. Being an early-season apple, it can ripen in a short growing season and is therefore a good choice for northern areas. It is also good choice for growers in areas of high rainfall. Although a very "English" apple, Discovery is known to be very cold-hardy, and able to tolerate temperatures much lower than those usually found in the UK.

A characteristic of Discovery is that the tree will often drop quite a lot of apples near maturity. It's best to wait a bit longer if you can, rather than taking this as a cue to start picking.

Discovery is also one of the best varieties for organic growers or gardeners who do not want to spray their trees - it has excellent natural disease resistance. The apples are invariably clean with a good finish.

Apple Type : Dessert 

Flavour : Sweet/Sharp

Climate Suitability : Cold weather tolerant

Fruit picking time: August

Fruit size/colour: Medium sized red fruits

Pollination group: Group 3 (James Grieves, Irish Peach, Gala)