Origins -Gravenstein was first named in 1797. The origins are uncertain but mostly associated with Denmark, often called "Graasten". It is thought the mother tree was raised at Graasten Castle in Denmark.
Type - Dessert and culinary apple
Season - Early- mid season.
Size & Shape - Medium to large sized fruit.
Colour - Yellow green base sometimes flushed with red.
Taste -The fruit has a tart flavor, and it is normally used as a cooking apple, for apple sauce and cider. The flesh is crisp, juicy, and known for its tangy, complex flavours.
Storage - Not a good keeper.
Pollination - Gravenstein is a triploid variety and produces a large vigourous tree with polliantors nearyby. It is a relatively hardy variety, withstanding difficult conditions. Some pollinators include Kewsick Codlin, Scarlet pimpernel, Irish peach, Old Engliah pippin.
Origins -Gravenstein was first named in 1797. The origins are uncertain but mostly associated with Denmark, often called "Graasten". It is thought the mother tree was raised at Graasten Castle in Denmark.
Type - Dessert and culinary apple
Season - Early- mid season.
Size & Shape - Medium to large sized fruit.
Colour - Yellow green base sometimes flushed with red.
Taste -The fruit has a tart flavor, and it is normally used as a cooking apple, for apple sauce and cider. The flesh is crisp, juicy, and known for its tangy, complex flavours.
Storage - Not a good keeper.
Pollination - Gravenstein is a triploid variety and produces a large vigourous tree with polliantors nearyby. It is a relatively hardy variety, withstanding difficult conditions. Some pollinators include Kewsick Codlin, Scarlet pimpernel, Irish peach, Old Engliah pippin.