We are launching an exciting new project: The Kingsbury Pomona

This will be a free resource for the community and beyond. To make it happen, we need to identify the varieties in our orchards. Some of these trees are well-known, but many remain a mystery. DNA testing is the only way to discover their true identity, costing around £40 per tree. Each test helps us uncover lost apple varieties, preserve our heritage orchards, and perhaps even rediscover apples long forgotten.

By supporting this project, you’ll be helping to:

• Create a Pomona Directory of local apples, freely available to everyone

• Protect the history of our orchards and cider makers

• Keep Somerset’s orchard heritage alive for future generations