{"product_id":"appletreevalentine","title":"Apple Tree Valentine","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"634\"\u003eA remarkable Prairie apple with a story as special as its flavour. \u003cstrong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"279\"\u003eValentine\u003c\/strong\u003e was originally selected by the late \u003cstrong data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eBert Porter\u003c\/strong\u003e of Honeywood Nursery in Parkside, Saskatchewan, a renowned plant breeder celebrated worldwide for his lilies and deeply passionate about hardy fruit trees. Thought to be lost for many years, this exceptional apple was rediscovered by \u003cstrong data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"579\"\u003eJim Coutts\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Scott Experimental Farm in Unity, Saskatchewan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eValentine is one of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"692\"\u003elargest-fruited hardy apples\u003c\/strong\u003e, often exceeding the size of commercial McIntosh apples. The fruit is \u003cstrong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eyellow-green with a warm red cheek\u003c\/strong\u003e, juicy, and richly flavoured, excellent for both fresh eating and cooking. It ripens in \u003cstrong data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"907\"\u003elate September\u003c\/strong\u003e and keeps well under refrigeration. Outstanding in pies and wonderful right off the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20ft.\u003cbr data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eMature Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–15ft.\u003cbr data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, moderately vigorous\u003cbr data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eFruit Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very large, often larger than McIntosh\u003cbr data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eFruit Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow-green with red blush\u003cbr data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1259\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eRipening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late September\u003cbr data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eFlavour \u0026amp; Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy, flavourful; excellent for pies, baking, sauce, and fresh eating\u003cbr data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps well in the fridge\u003cbr data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a pollinator (pair with mid- to late-season apples such as Goodland, Honeycrisp, Haralson, or Norkent)\u003cbr data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prairie-hardy, selected and proven in Saskatchewan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003eA hardy, large-fruited Prairie treasure with exceptional history, flavour, and versatility, perfect for growers looking for a productive late-season apple with real character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Guide:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ttseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GG_APPL_V1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #276221; text-decoration: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eApple Tree Planting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Guide:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ttseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GG_SHR_TRE_FRU_V1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #276221; text-decoration: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eShrubs, Trees and Fruit Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eVideo Tutorial:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ttseeds.com\/how-to-plant-a-tree\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #276221; text-decoration: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHow To Plant A Tree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lakeshore Tree Farms Ltd","offers":[{"title":"1 tree","offer_id":42752848691284,"sku":"8019A","price":62.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2241\/9163\/files\/8019.jpg?v=1765406384","url":"https:\/\/collection-import-export.myshopify.com\/products\/appletreevalentine","provider":"collection-import-export","version":"1.0","type":"link"}