Crapes Fruit Farm

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We grow a variety of fruit and vegetables which are chemical-free, affordable & good for our soil. Crapes Fruit Farm is located just five miles west of Colchester, Essex, and only one mile north of Marks Tey Railway Station, within easy reach of the A12. From Stansted (M11) – just 30 miles. Our address is Rectory Road, Aldham, Colchester, Essex CO6 3RR. Read more Telephone: 01206 212375. Our peaceful, family orchard of fifteen acres is rich with a range of birds (skylark, wren and woodpecker, for example), insects (including dragonflies), and plant life. We also see deer, stoats and many rabbits, living in the orchards. Some of the insects and bats that inhabit the premises are predators of aphids and other fruit pests, helping to keep down the population of unwanted, fruit-harming wildlife! Andrew, the eldest of the third generation of Tanns at the farm, is dedicated to the production of apples – which taste like apples should. Crapes Fruit Farm has a collection of many varieties of apple which was compiled by Andrew’s father, John Tann. These include very traditional and lesser-known varieties such as Blenheim Orange and D’arcy Spice. During production, our trees are treated with no chemicals. Residual herbicides, chemicals to regulate tree growth or even to delay fruit maturity are not used, nor are agents to improve skin finish. After picking, the apples are NOT immersed in chemicals prior to storage, neither are they washed, waxed or polished – we leave that to you! The most important decision of the year is to harvest the fruit on the right day. Flavour in any fruit is determined before it is picked, as is its ability to store. However, our season begins in July – the early blossoming of some varieties this spring may be reflected with an earlier picking/maturity date than average – this we have yet to discover! Once picked, our apples are stored in plain, cold air – not in a gas controlled environment. We aim to provide you with fruit that will store successfully in your own basement or garage (mice permitting). Remember that very large apples are unlikely to store well. Apples in the range of 4 – 6 per pound or 9 – 13 per kilograms keep best. Very wet summers often reduce the time that an apple stays crisp once picked even if cold stored. As well as apples, cherries, plums, quince, medl Update description

Address:

Crapes Fruit Farm, Rectory Road, Aldham
Colchester

Web site:

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Opening hours:

Monday: 08:00-18:00

Tuesday: 08:00-18:00

Wednesday: 08:00-18:00

Thursday: 08:00-18:00

Friday: 08:00-18:00

Saturday: 08:00-18:00

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2017-07-26
Delivery list for Friday 28th July. Ready Friday afternoon for FREE delivery in the Colchester area or pick up from the farm in Aldham. Produce *Hand-pressed Apple Juice* - 750ml - £3.25 per bottle. Fruit - Vista Bella - £1.10 per 800g (Crisp and fruit

2017-07-25
New blog post. https://crapes.wordpress.com/2017/07/22/holiday-time/

2017-07-19
Delivery list for Friday 21st July. Ready Friday afternoon for FREE delivery in the Colchester area or pick up from the farm in Aldham. Apple Season has begun. Be aware however that the very early varieties are not as sweet as those to come, such as D

2017-07-16
Caught a scrumper in the end field! #vistabella #redapples #apples #appleseason #orchard

2017-07-12
Delivery list for Friday 14th July. Ready Friday afternoon for FREE delivery in the Colchester area or pick up from the farm in Aldham. *Hand-pressed Apple Juice* - 750ml - £3.25 per bottle. Fruit - Early Rivers Plums - 75p per 500g (Purple & round, du

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Crapes Fruit Farm has a total of 13 visitors (checkins) and 534 likes.

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