The apple variety, also known as (Red) Berlepsch, not only tastes particularly good, but is also very healthy. We reveal where the apple variety 'Goldrenette Freiherr von Berlepsch' comes from, what it looks like and what you have to consider when growing and harvesting.
the apple variety ‘Goldrenette Freiherr von Berlepsch’ (penalty ‘Goldrenette Freiherr von Berlepsch’) is often simply called ‘Berlepsch’. The apples of this old variety are aromatic and have a high vitamin C content. In this article you will find out where the apple comes from, how it is grown and how you can use the fruit.
contents
- Goldrenette Freiherr von Berlepsch: profile
- Origin and history of the apple
- Berlepsch: description of properties and taste
- Cultivation of the Berlepsch apple variety
- Berlepsch: Harvest time and use of the apple
Goldrenette Freiherr von Berlepsch: profile
| synonyms | 'Berlepsch', 'Hohenzollern apple', 'Baron de Berlepsch' |
| fruit | medium-sized; light yellow ground color with brownish to dark red top color |
| the taste | juicy, aromatic, sweet and sour |
| yield | early onset; high |
| harvest time | from October on |
| maturity | December to March |
| shelf life | Good; can be stored until March |
| growth | initially strong, later weaker |
| climate | widely cultivated; prefers warm, sheltered locations without late frosts |
| diseases and pests | very resistant |
Origin and history of the apple
The apple variety 'Berlepsch' is a German cross from 1880 from 'Ananasrenette' × 'Ribston Peppering‘. Diedrich Uhlhorn junior, who named his new discovery after the Düsseldorf district president at the time, Hans Hermann Freiherr von Berlepsch, is considered the first breeder. Today, the old apple variety is mainly grown in western Germany, in Austria and in Switzerland.
A popular mutation that has emerged from the apple variety 'Freiherr von Berlepsch' is the variety 'Red Berlepsch‘ (penalty ‘Red Berlepsch’). It is very similar to the original and differs mainly in the red color of the fruit.
Berlepsch: description of properties and taste
Berlepsch apple trees grow very vigorously and upright when young. Growth slows down later, the tree grows more spherically and spreads out more. It can grow up to four meters high. Flowering time is from the end of April and lasts until mid-May. The fruits of the Freiherr von Berlepsch apple tree have the following properties.
Properties of Berlepsch apples:
- Medium-sized and flat-topped
- Firm, smooth, matt finish shell
- Basic color greenish-yellow, later light yellow
- Top color brownish-red, bright dark red on the sunny side
- Noticeable marbling
- Yellowish-white, firm flesh
- Juicy, aromatic, sweet and sour taste
Tip: In order to be able to bring in a rich harvest from your apple tree, the right fertilization is the be-all and end-all. Everything to the right Fertilizing apple trees you can read here.
Cultivation of the Berlepsch apple variety
A special feature of growing Berlepsch apple trees is that this variety is very resistant to Apple Tree Diseases and pests. If the tree is in a suitable location and on good soil, it will remain healthy with the right care and does not require any pesticides or pesticides. It is therefore ideal for organic cultivation. Further information on the correct cultivation of the 'Berlepsch' apple variety can be found in the following section.
This is how your Berlepsch apple tree will thrive:
- Deep, medium-heavy soils
- Well drained and evenly moist soil
- Grow only in sheltered locations
- Requires sufficient nutrients and water, otherwise the fruits will remain too small and fall off
- A lack of nutrients and water can also lead to the senescence of the tree
- Annual thinning cut necessary
- If the soil is too heavy, the variety is susceptible to tree cancer
Tip: Both the 'Berlepsch' and the 'Rote Berlepsch' can be grown well as a half-stem, in a trellis and as a standard in the garden.
More tips and tricks for the cultivation of apple trees in your own garden can be found in our special article.
Berlepsch: Harvest time and use of the apple
During October, the time has come to harvest the Berlepsch apples. However, you should wait until the apples are fully ripe before harvesting them. Apples picked too early shrivel up in storage and remain sour. Freiherr von Berlepsch apples are ripe for consumption from December to March.
The aromatic fruits are best for fresh consumption. But they can also be used for apple juice or for baking or cooking. Incidentally, the 'Berlepsch' with a vitamin C content of 23.5 mg per 100 g is one of the apples with the highest vitamin C content of all.
The Apple 'Red Moon' has similar location requirements, can also be stored well, but is more suitable for processing than for fresh consumption. This makes the variety with the red flesh a good addition to the Berlepsch apple.