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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Golden Pippin
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…
More information ...Keed’s Cottage
History of the Keed’s Cottage apple Keed’s Cottage comes from a very old tree growing at Jessamine Cottage, Pulborough, and was recognised as a variety in 1947. It is currently cultivated as part of Brighton Permaculture Trust’s National Collection in Stanmer Park, Brighton. Description of fruit Keed’s Cottage is a large apple, flat-rectangular to conic in shape…
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