The mother apple: origin & profile

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The mother apple (Syn.: Lavanthaler Bananenapfel (Austria), The Mother, American Mother) originally comes from the USA and was first described in Germany in 1882.

  • Ripe for picking in October; Ripe for consumption from October to December
  • Medium-sized, spherical to tall fruits
  • Slightly fatty, greenish-yellow skin
  • orange-red marbled-washed out when fully ripe
  • Juicy, crunchy flesh, slightly sour and strong in the spice
  • Drifting late, therefore low risk of frost
  • Low sensitivity to scab

I studied agricultural science in beautiful Weihenstephan. In addition to gardening (I mainly grow vegetables and herbs), my heart beats especially for the animal world. No matter if dog, guinea pig, hedgehog or bee - everyone should feel comfortable in my garden.
Favorite fruits: watermelons and raspberries
Favorite vegetable: potatoes

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