Spartan is a deep marroon-coloured apple with an excellent refreshing sweet flavour, often with a wine-like hint.
That flavour, and the crimson skin, are an easy clue that Spartan is related to the famous Canadian McIntosh apple - but much easier to grow.
Spartan ripens quite late in the season, usually around early October. The apples will remain on the tree over a 2-3 week period, which means you can pick a few at a time rather than have to deal with a glut. This is also the best way to enjoy them because although they keep fairly well, the flavour and crispness fade in storage.
Spartan is also a very good pollinator of other apples, producing large quantities of compatible pollen.
Next deliveries: January - February 2025
Let me know when Spartan apple trees are back in stock.
If you do not hear from us by March you can contact us to pre-order for next autumn.
Although Spartan originates from Canada it is well-suited to the maritime cool climate of much of north-west Europe.
