Sturmer Pippin apple trees

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• Picking season: Late
• Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
• Flowering group: 3

Sturmer Pippin was discovered in the early 19th century in England, and became an important variety in the Victorian England. It is an excellent keeper - an important quality in the era before refrigeration was widespread.

When picked in late fall the flavor is sharp and acidic - ideal for those who like a tart-tasting apple. It mellows and sweetens during storage, to become the perfect winter apple.

The acidic flavor and dense flesh is reminscent of Granny Smith, although it is not thought to be related.

 

Sturmer Pippin organic apple trees for sale

Next deliveries: December 2024 - February 2025

• 11-yeartree on M9 rootstock23.25€
  Small tree (1.5m-2.5m after 10 years) Bare-root
  

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• 21-yeartree on M116 rootstock23.25€
  Medium tree (2m-3.5m after 10 years) Bare-root
  

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Growing and Training

Sturmer Pippin is easy to grow but benefits from a long ripening period.

History

Discovered at Sturmer, near Haverhill, Suffolk, England. Early 19th century. Thought to be Ribston Pippin crossed with Nonpareil.

Sturmer Pippin characteristics

• Gardening skillAverage
• Self-fertilityPartially self-fertile
• Flowering group3
• Disease resistanceGood
• Picking seasonLate
• Season of use3 months or more
• Food usesEating freshJuice
• Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 4 (-34C)
• Summer average maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
• Country of originUnited Kingdom
• Period of origin1800 - 1849
• Fruit colourOrange flush

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