Sturmer Pippin was discovered in the early 19th century in England, and was well-known in Victorian England. It is an excellent keeper - an important quality in the era before refrigeration was widespread.
This is a very late-season apple. When picked in late fall the flavor is uncompromisingly sharp - ideal for those who like a tart-tasting apple. It mellows and sweetens during storage, to become the perfect winter apple.
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Sturmer Pippin is easy to grow, and partially self-fertile, but needs a long ripening period.
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Sturmer Pippin was discovered near the village of Sturmer, in Suffolk, England in the early 19th century. It is thought to be a cross between Ribston Pippin and Nonpareil.
It is not always possible to ripen this variety in England, but it was soon taken to Australia where it proved very well-suited to the hot climate. It was the ideal export apple because it was easy to store on long sea voyages.