Bloody Ploughman

Bloody Ploughman is a striking dessert apple with entirely red skin and a distinctly greasy feel.

The crisp and juicy flesh turns pink when fully ripe, offering a sweet and visually appealing fruit.

Features

• Entirely red skin with a distinctive greasy feel
• Crisp, juicy, and sweet dessert apple
• Flesh turns pink at full ripeness
• Vigorous, upright-spreading growth habit
• Spur-bearing and productive
• Historical heritage variety with unique story

Origins / Notes
Arose in Carse of Gowrie, Scotland, first recorded in 1883. The unusual name comes from a ploughman who was caught stealing apples from the Megginch estate and shot - his wife discarded the stolen apples, one of which gave rise to this variety.

Disease Resistance

It is generally resistant to Apple scab, Powdery mildew and Canker

Pollination
Mid-season

Harvest Season 

It is usually harvested when fully coloured, mid-late season

Storage

This apple does not improve significantly in storage and is best used relatively fresh.

Choosing your Rootstock 

Please refer to our Rootstock Guide for more information.