The mother apple (syn.: Lavanthaler banana apple (Austria), The Mother, American Mother) originally comes from the USA and was first described in Germany in 1882.
- ripe for picking in October; Ripeness for consumption from October to December
- Medium-sized, round to tall fruits
- Slightly greasy, greenish-yellow skin
- orange-red marbled-washed out when fully ripe
- Juicy, crunchy flesh, slightly sour and strong in spice
- Late budding, therefore low risk of frost
- Low sensitivity to scab
I studied agricultural sciences in beautiful Weihenstephan. In addition to gardening (I mainly grow vegetables and herbs), my heart also beats for the animal world. It doesn't matter whether it's a dog, guinea pig, hedgehog or bee - everyone should feel comfortable in my garden.
Favorite fruit: watermelon and raspberry
Favorite vegetables: potatoes
Here is the garden post
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