Other Fruits
PEARS: We grow 4 varieties:
Williams: An early pear (late August/early September). Juicy and sweet with a creamy white flesh.
Conference: A major English pear variety, long and thin in shape with a russet skin.
Comice: A French variety with good size and superb flavour.
Beurre Hardy: A medium large light green fruit, tender and juicy with a rosewater flavour. Originated in France(1820).
QUINCES / CRABAPPLES: Excellent flavour for preserves. Quinces available from September
COBNUTS: Kentish cobnuts are a type of hazelnut and are available from September through to December. The nuts are rich in protein and vitamins. They can be eaten fresh with a little salt or can be roasted.
PIPPINS HONEY: We have approximately 30 hives on the farm. The delicious honey produced is also available at the Farm Shop.