Apples

"I never knew there were so many!"
"It takes me back to my childhood"

These were just were just two of the comments made by visitors to one of our Apple Day events. We will be holding an apple day event again on Saturday October 20th 2012. Find out more about Apple Day.

At Lathcoats there is a world of apples to be discovered. Don't be limited by what the supermarkets have to offer, we grow over 40 varieties including Essex's own Chelmsford Wonder, Queen, D'Arcy Spice and Discovery. We also grow old favourites like Cox, rare and unusual varieties such as Cornish Gilliflower and promising new varieties. You are always welcome to taste before you buy.

All are available ready picked in the farm shop during their seasons. Find out which Apples are available throughout the year with our Apple Variety Calendar.

If you love apples but don't have the space in your garden for a tree why not try our Rent a Tree scheme? It also makes a great gift or activity for schools or clubs. Registration for the 2012 crop will open on December 1st 2011.

Find more information about our Rent a Tree Scheme.

You can find lots of fascinating information about all aspects English apple growing at www.theenglishappleman.com

If you have an unknown apple tree in your garden and it is one of the varieties that we grow, we may be able to identify it. If it is one of the other 1,960 varieties you will do best to ask the RHS!

If you wish to buy trees for your garden www.keepers-nursery.co.uk offers plenty of advice and a large range of varieties for sale (though we have not dealt with them ourselves)