History of the Forge apple The apple is also known as Sussex Forge and arose at either Forge Farm or near old iron forges around East Grinstead. Robert Hogg described it in 1851, but by then it was well known. The variety is known as the “Cottagers Apple” and was widely grown in north Sussex and Surrey in…
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History of the Golden Bounty apple The Golden Bounty apple was raised in about 1940 by A.C. Nash of Scutes Farm, Hastings. The parents of this variety are Cox’s Orange Pippin crossed with probably Early Victoria. It is currently cultivated as part of Brighton Permaculture Trust’s National Collection in Stanmer Park, Brighton. You can see a Golden…
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History of the Golden Pippin apple The origin of the apple is uncertain, as historically there were many similar apples with different names. It is claimed that it originally grew at Parham Park near Arundel. Golden Pippin was first recorded as a variety in 1629 by Parkinson, though it was well known by late 1600s. The Golden…
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History of the Green Custard apple The Green Custard apple variety was originally grown by the nurseryman J. Cheal & Sons of Crawley and received in 1941. It is currently cultivated as part of Brighton Permaculture Trust’s National Collection in Stanmer Park, Brighton. Description of fruit The Green Custard is a large apple that is tall to…
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History of the Hawkridge apple Robert Hogg wrote that Hawkridge “is a very popular apple in East Sussex especially around Hailsham, Heathfield and those parts where it is met with in almost every orchard and garden” (Hogg 1851). The origin is Hawkridge Farm, Hellingly, near Hailsham. It is currently cultivated as part of Brighton Permaculture…
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