Apple "Gravenstein"

Gravenstein

Eating, Culinary

Sweet, Sharp           

      Old variety, 1600s, most likely originating in Denmark.  The Gravenstein apple never became majorly popular commercially, however is a favourite among apple enthusiasts.  This varietal produces a medium to large sized fruit that is both sweet and sharp, with a firm, crisp and juicy flesh.  This apple is waxy and yellow/green, with crimson spots and reddish lines. Highly vigorous.  Very hardy and generally resilient to disease.  Tendency to biannual production. Doesn’t keep well.

Zone Hardiness: 4 (Map link)

Picking Season: Mid September

Storage: 1 months 

Pollination Group: II (Compatible with I and III) (Chart) (Triploid)

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