Author Topic: Slack Ma Girdle  (Read 1294 times)

ACE

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Slack Ma Girdle
« on: January 22, 2019, 08:57:28 »
Who grows it? can it be used as an eater?  I know it is a cider apple but it also says it is a sweet cider apple that can stay on the tree until past xmas. I am not keen on tramp juice, but seeing as it has such a wonderful name I might get one if it is edible, although it could be useful just to juice.

galina

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Re: Slack Ma Girdle
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2019, 09:38:47 »
If it makes a rich, strong cider (plenty of sugar turns to high alcohol cider) with a "woody" aroma, that would suggest also a lot of tannins, ie bitter components.  Gives cider depth and body, but could be less pleasant in an eating apple.  Just saying what I read from the description, I have not tried it myself.  They do however describe it as dual purpose which is encouraging.  Maybe you can get your hands on one to try, Ace, before you get a tree.     :wave: 

http://www.talatonplants.co.uk/slack-ma-girdle---cider-apple-tree~199
« Last Edit: January 22, 2019, 09:51:19 by galina »

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Re: Slack Ma Girdle
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2019, 12:00:12 »
Dual purpose might mean cider & cooking (always the cynic)...

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ACE

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Re: Slack Ma Girdle
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2019, 13:01:49 »
I don't mind cooking especially if they last as long as stated.

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Re: Slack Ma Girdle
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2019, 20:42:55 »
Love the name! Sounds a bit Scottish?
It describes what happens to the waste band -  but what effect does it have on the brain??

 

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