{"product_id":"apple-x-empire","title":"Apple x 'Empire'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eApple x 'Empire'\u003c\/em\u003e: Firm Fruit for Autumn Picking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmpire carries red-blushed apples with a firm texture and sweet flavour, generally ready in October. Spring flowers soften the branches before the developing crop brings colour back to the tree in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, Pale Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-Drained Soil; Average to Dry Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses and Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant Empire for fresh eating and a moderate period of storage. Its firm fruit is a practical addition to an orchard planted for crisp apples rather than only cooking varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrange compatible cross-pollination and give the canopy plenty of sun. Thin an overloaded crop, maintain even moisture during fruit development and check individual apples for maturity before storing them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit","offers":[{"title":"80 cm \/ 3 Gallon Pot \/ Green \/ 4","offer_id":67653254054166,"sku":"2972-80CM-3G","price":75.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5366\/4534\/files\/Applex_Empire.png?v=1791299857","url":"https:\/\/blacksheepperennials.com\/products\/apple-x-empire","provider":"Black Sheep Perennials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}