Meridian

Meridian is a modern dessert apple developed in Kent, producing juicy fruit with a delicate, slightly tart flavour.

Its high juice content also makes it an excellent choice for juicing, while fully ripened fruit develops a subtle Cox-like aroma.

Features

• Excellent fresh eating apple
• High juice content, making it ideal for juicing
• Slightly tart, delicate flavour
• Develops a faint Cox-like aroma when fully ripened on the tree
• Moderately vigorous upright-spreading growth habit
• Spur-bearing and highly productive
• Heavy annual crops
  

Origins / Notes

Originates from Kent and was developed by crossing Falstaff with Cox’s Orange Pippin. First raised in 1979 and officially launched at the National Fruit Show in Kent in 1999. It was selected for its flavour, productivity, and natural disease resistance.

Disease Resistance

Naturally disease resistant.

Pollination Season

Mid-season

Harvesting Season

Mid to late season, typically September to October.

Storage

Keeps for up to 4 months in cold storage. Best eating window is from autumn through winter, when the fruit retains its juiciness while developing a fuller aromatic flavour.

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