Blakeney Red Size:Kirchensaller Makes a very good quality

Makes a very good quality cider

Also known as Hanging Pearmain due to the fruit hanging late on the tree if not picked

this is quite normal and will not affect the quality of the jelly

Not long after harvesting the scion wood the original tree died

great in a cider blend

Blakeney Red Size:Kirchensaller Makes a very good qualityA dual purpose eating and perry pear from Gloucestershire. Large yellow fruits with heavy flush, sometimes streaked with light russet. A reliable and heavy cropper. Flowers mid season. Ready to harvest end of September to beginning of October. Mill up to seven days after harvest. Widely planted in the nineteenth century, especially around Gloucestershire. Medium acid and tannin, very pleasant quality. Permission to use photograph by Kevin Garrod