Description

A superb heritage apple variety first recorded in the 1800s, King of the Pippins produces attractive, richly coloured apples with a delicious balance of sweetness and gentle acidity. The fruit has a crisp, juicy texture and a distinctive aromatic flavour that makes it particularly enjoyable when eaten fresh.

Use: Eater

Flowering: Mid

Picking: Early October

 

Not on approved list for Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES).