Yorkshire Greening apple

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A very old culinary apple from Yorkshire, also known as Yorkshire Goosesauce.

An old Yorkshire culinary apple, thought to have arisen in the 18th century. Rated by the Victorian author Hogg as first-rate, it was nevertheless superseded in Victorian times by larger culinary varieties with better keeping qualities. Nevertheless it has the juicy acidity which is the basic requirement of a cooker. Its common alternative name - Yorkshire Goosesauce - hints at its culinary use to cut through the fat of winter goose recipes.

Yorkshire Greening is a good variety to grow in difficult locations - it is a tough tree and a reliable cropper.

Last updated 10 Jun 2010.

Summary

Species: Malus domestica
Parentage: Unknown
Origin: Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Introduced: Mid 18th century
Orange Pippin Cultivar ID: 155600

Identification

Fruit colour: Green
Flesh colour: Cream
Fruit size: Medium

Using

Good for cooking
Cooking result: Puree
Flavour quality: Average
Flavour style: Sharper
Ripening period: Late season
Use / keeping: 1-2 months

Growing

Cropping: Good
Flowering group: 3
Fertility: Self-sterile
Triploid: No
Fruit bearing: Spur-bearer

Climate

Suitable for temperate climates
Suitable for NW. Scotland?: Yes
Suitable for N. England?: Yes

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UK National Fruit Collection

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Melvin Asquith in WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE

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