{"product_id":"malus-domestica-james-grieve","title":"Malus domestica 'James Grieve'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA reliable, early‑season apple with superb flavour and excellent versatility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalus domestica \u003cstrong\u003e‘James Grieve’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic, much‑loved apple variety known for its \u003cstrong\u003ejuicy, aromatic flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e and exceptional versatility. This early‑to‑mid‑season apple is delicious eaten fresh when fully ripe, yet also ideal for \u003cstrong\u003ecooking, juicing, and making sauces\u003c\/strong\u003e when picked slightly earlier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruits are medium‑sized with \u003cstrong\u003epale yellow skin flushed with red\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the flesh is tender, juicy, and lightly acidic — perfect for those who enjoy a refreshing, old‑fashioned apple. ‘James Grieve’ is also valued for its \u003cstrong\u003ereliable cropping\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003estrong disease resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent performance in cooler, wetter climates\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a superb choice for Irish gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Dual_purpose_apple_varieties\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eDual‑purpose apple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — excellent for eating fresh or cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Early_season_apple_trees\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eReliable early cropper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — fruits ripen from late August to September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Flavourful_apple_varieties\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eJuicy, aromatic flavour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — tender flesh with a refreshing tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Pollinator_friendly_fruit_trees\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003ePollinator friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — attractive spring blossom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Hardy_fruit_trees_for_Ireland\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eHardy \u0026amp; dependable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — thrives in Irish conditions with strong disease resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 (excellent pollinator for many other varieties)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late August to September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy, aromatic, lightly acidic; great for eating or cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well‑drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter to maintain shape and encourage fruiting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy throughout Ireland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Murphy's Garden Centre \u0026 Hedging","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58189210648960,"sku":"MGC-0007","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/8157\/5040\/files\/jamesgrieveapple.jpg?v=1780396838","url":"https:\/\/murphysgardencentrehedging.com\/products\/malus-domestica-james-grieve","provider":"MURPHYS GARDEN CENTRE AND HEDGING","version":"1.0","type":"link"}