Galloway Pippin apple

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A good quality Scottish cooking apple.

Galloway Pippin is a very old yellow/green apple originating in the area around Wigtown in south-west Scotland. Although considered a dual-purpose variety, in practice it is far better for culinary use than for eating fresh.

The Galloway area of south-west Scotland is notable for its mild wet climate with relatively low light levels - quite a tough environment for the production of good quality apples. Galloway Pippin is therefore a useful variety for anyone with a similar climate as it is hardy and productive.

Last updated 18 Mar 2012.

Summary

Species: Malus domestica
Origin: Wigtown, Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom
Introduced: Early 19th century
Orange Pippin Cultivar ID: 102300

Identification

Flesh colour: Cream
Fruit size: Large
Bultitude apple group: 5. Yellow, smooth, sweet or acidic

Using

Good for cooking
Cooking result: Keeps shape
Flavour quality: Very good
Use / keeping: 1-2 months

Growing

Flowering period: Mid-Late season
Flowering group: 4
Fertility: Self-sterile
Triploid: Yes
Poor pollinator: Yes
Gardening skill: Very easy
Attractive blossom
General disease resistance: Good

Climate

Suitable for temperate climates

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United Kingdom

Dougas Wilson in Perth,

Switzerland

Helmut Mueller in NEUKIRCH, Thurgau

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