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Glockenapfel Apple

The Glockenapfel apple is a favorite heirloom apple in Central Europe. 

Excellent for: Fresh eating; Baking; Sauce

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The Glockenapfel apple is a very old European variety that probably came from Switzerland or possibly southern Germany. It dates to at least the mid 1800's.
It is known for making excellent strudel. 
 
Parentage: Unknown
 
Pollination:
Bloom Time: Early/mid-season
Ploidy: Diploid
Good Pollinators: 
Akane Apple
Colvis Spice Apple
Fameuse Apple
Golden Russet Apple
McIntosh Apple
 
Harvest Time: Mid to late October
 
Fruit Size: Medium-large, bell shaped
 
Flavor: Tart/refreshing
 
Storage (refrigerated): 4-6 months
 
Disease Resistance: 
Cedar apple rust: Unknown
Fireblight: Unknown
Mildew: Unknown
Scab: Somewhat susceptible

Glockenapfel

Culinary apple

Synonyms: Altlander Glockenapfel, Echter Weisser Glockenapfel, Pomme Cloche, Schweizer Glockenapfel, Weisser Winterglockenapfel

Flowering time:

2nd May 10% flowering
8th May Full (80%) flowering
16th May 90% petal fall

Picking time: Mid October

Size: medium

Shape: Truncate conical

Ribbing: strong

Crown: medium

Ground Colour: Green yellow

Over Colour: Orange

Over Colour Amount: low-medium

Over Colour Pattern: washed out

Russet: very low

Crunch: crisp

Flesh Colour: White

Source: www.nationalfruitcollection.org.uk

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