Croen Mochyn

Welsh Croen Mochyn (meaning “Pigskin”) is a highly russeted Welsh heritage apple from Anglesey.

It is valued for its excellent disease resistance, nutty flavour, and strong storage qualities.

Features

• Highly russeted “pigskin” type skin that resists bruising
• Nutty flavour with a well-balanced sweetness and acidity
• Good quality dessert apple with complex flavour profile
• Blossom shows good frost tolerance
• Thought to be a sport of Egremont Russet
• Strong heritage Welsh orchard variety

Origins / Notes

Grown on Ynys Môn (Anglesey) since the 1850s and believed to be a naturally occurring sport of Egremont Russet. The distinctive russeted skin gives it durability and contributes to its resilience in orchard conditions.

Disease Resistance

One of the most disease-resistant apple varieties, with excellent overall field health and strong natural resilience.

Pollination Season

Mid-season

Harvesting Season

Late season, typically October.

Storage

Keeps for at least 3 months in cold storage. Best eating window is from late autumn into winter as flavour deepens and develops a richer nutty character.

Choosing your Rootstock

Please refer to our Rootstock Guide in the first instance