Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Stark's Earliest |  Bardsey | |
|---|---|---|
| As the name suggests, Stark's Earliest will probably give you the first fresh apples of the year. | Bardsey is a hardy disease-resistant apple, discovered growing on an island off the west coast of Wales. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple trees Stark's Earliest | Apple trees Bardsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 2 | |
| Disease resistance | Average | Good |
Using
| Apple trees Stark's Earliest | Apple trees Bardsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Very early | Mid |
| Season of use | Does not keep | 2-3 weeks |
| Picking period | early July mid-July | late September |
| Food uses | Eating fresh | Eating fresh Culinary Juice |
Climate
| Apple trees Stark's Earliest | Apple trees Bardsey | |
|---|---|---|
| USDA cold hardy | Zone 8 (-12C) | |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) |
Identification
| Apple trees Stark's Earliest | Apple trees Bardsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | |
| Flower colour | Pink - light | |
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red |