The Danzig Kantapfel: Everything about the old variety

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With the Danzinger Kantapfel (syn.: (brown-red) raspberry apple, summer apple, Swabian rose apple, love apple, calvilla-like apple Winter rose apple, Calville de Dantzig, Calvilla die Danzica) is a very old variety that was introduced in Germany as early as 1760 has been described. The distinctive red color of the fruit and its refreshing sweet and sour aroma make the Danzinger Kantapfel a very popular table apple. Furthermore, due to its frost hardiness, it is also suitable for cultivation in rough locations.

  • Ready for harvest from October to December
  • Medium-sized, spherical, flattened fruits
  • Greasy skin, cloudy to bright red in color
  • Loose, juicy pulp with a refreshing sweet and sour, slightly spicy aroma
  • Frost hardy
  • Limited shelf life

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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