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See Bramley’s Seedling (p. 111) for details about rootstocks. Cox’s are not suitable for cultivation in the northern half of England, or in areas of high rainfall. They require free-draining soils, and are mostly concentrated in the south-east of Britain. Optimum pollination time is mid-May; the tree is of medium vigour and is a good cropper, but prone to mildew, scab and canker which are controlled by lime sulphur sprays. For commercial production, the fruit is chemically analysed to determine storage potential; picking is then carried out by hand. Cox’s are picked in late September and early October. Grading is by diameter (sizes are set according to variety) and by quality (EU standards, for appearance) into Grade 1 or Grade 2. Storage in controlled atmosphere (low in oxygen, high in carbon dioxide) and temperature allows Cox’s to be kept until spring.