Sturmer Pippin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 'Sturmer Pippin' |
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| Hybrid parentage | 'Ribston Pippin' x 'Nonpareil' |
| Cultivar | 'Sturmer Pippin' |
| Origin | Sturmer, Essex, England, before 1831 |
The Sturmer Pippin is a type of apple that people enjoy eating as a dessert. It's thought to be a mix between two other apple kinds: the 'Ribston Pippin' and the 'Nonpareil' apples.
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The Story of the Sturmer Pippin Apple
This special apple was first shown to the Horticultural Society in 1827 by a person named Ezekiel Dillistone. This society later became known as the Royal Horticultural Society. The apple got its name from the small village of Sturmer, Essex in England, where it was first grown.
What Does a Sturmer Pippin Look Like?
The 'Sturmer Pippin' is a medium-sized apple. When it's first picked, its skin is a bright green. As it ripens, the color changes to a greenish-yellow, often with a blush of red on its sides.
When to Pick Sturmer Pippin Apples
These apples are usually ready to be picked in the middle to end of November. They are known as one of the best English apples because they can be stored for a long time without going bad.
Sturmer Pippin Around the World
From the 1890s onwards, the 'Sturmer Pippin' apple became very popular. It was grown widely and sent to many other countries from places like Tasmania and New Zealand.
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