Discovery Apple
Discovery Apple
£140.00
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Key Points
Discovery, a popular early apple variety in English orchards, distinguishes itself with an extended shelf life of approximately a week, a rarity among early apple types. Accessible in late August and early September, Discovery's appeal lies in its freshness and novelty, reminiscent of Beaujolais Nouveau. While its flavour is somewhat shallow and notably acidic, lacking the depth of later season varieties, it provides a refreshing alternative to imported apples, especially when enjoyed slightly chilled. Sporting vibrant yellow-green colours with sun-induced dark red patches, Discovery holds commercial significance for UK growers and supermarkets, marking the start of the English apple season and promoting locally grown produce.
Despite industry discussions about perceived inferior quality, Discovery remains a staple, but concerns about its potential decline arise due to flavour expectations and a short shelf life resembling soft fruits. Discovered in the late 1940s as a seedling of the 19th-century early-season apple Worcester Pearmain, Discovery inherits an appealing red finish and occasionally exhibits a bleed of red skin colour into the flesh. While some sports of this apple showcase a more pronounced red-fleshed characteristic, Discovery's importance to the UK industry may be challenged if an alternative early-season variety emerges. Despite occasional criticisms, growing Discovery is favoured by garden enthusiasts due to its relative ease of cultivation, offering the opportunity to savour peak-quality apples often missed with store-bought examples.
At Lincs Plants, we strive to provide fast and reliable shipping to ensure your plants arrive in perfect condition. We offer 1-3 day shipping through a variety of dispatch methods to suit your needs. Here’s an overview of our shipping process:
Processing Time:
Orders are processed within 1 - 3 business day after payment confirmation. Orders placed on weekends or public holidays will be processed the next business day.
Shipping Methods:
- Standard Shipping (1-3 days): Our standard shipping option ensures delivery within 1-3 days via trusted couriers.
- Express Shipping (1-2 days): For quicker delivery, choose express shipping at checkout, ensuring your plants arrive within 1-2 days.
Dispatch Methods:
We use various reliable carriers depending on your location and the nature of the plants ordered. We ensure that all plants are packed securely to maintain freshness during transit.
Shipping Costs:
Shipping costs are calculated based on the size, weight, and destination of your order and will be displayed at checkout.
Delivery Times:
Delivery times may vary depending on your location. Please allow 1-3 business days from the dispatch date for delivery.
Plant Care Upon Arrival:
We take great care to ensure your plants arrive in excellent condition. Upon receipt, please unpack them immediately and follow our care instructions.
Should you have any questions or concerns about your shipment, feel free to contact us. We're here to help ensure you receive the best quality plants right at your doorstep!
Recycled Growing Media
At Lincs Plants, we’re proud to use a recycled, peat free growing mix that’s made right here in Lincolnshire. It’s made from coir with around 20% silt loam added in.
The coir keeps the mix light and free draining, while the silt loam adds structure and helps hold moisture and nutrients. By recycling used media and using locally sourced materials, we cut down on waste and reduce the need for imported peat based composts.
This home grown mix is part of our commitment to sustainable growing and supporting local production wherever possible.
At Lincs Plants, we operate from two main locations. When you place an order, we prepare and pack plants across both sites depending on what you’ve ordered.
Site 1 – Packing and Distribution
This site holds:
Oxygenating bunches
Loose lilies
Aquarium plants
Snails
Pots
Pond packs
Site 2 – Growing Site
This site holds:
Potted lilies
Potted plants
Plugs
Floating plants
Tropical plants
Fruit trees
We start processing orders each morning at 8am.
Orders that include items from Site 2 are dispatched the following day.
Orders that only include items from Site 1 are usually dispatched the same day.
During our peak periods, we can process up to 3,000 orders a day across multiple departments. Each department either supports a main packing team or packs orders directly.
We have five collections a day, so orders can leave throughout the day as soon as they’re ready.
During busy times, if we experience any delays, we’ll post updates on our social media and website to give everyone a heads up. This helps keep customers informed if there’s likely to be a delay of a few days.
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