East European workers Harvesting English Cox apples in Orchard Kent England
Widely regarded as the finest of all English eating apples due to its superb flavour and aroma. Available from mid-September until early April. The variety represents about 60% of the total volume of the commercial production of eating apples grown in UK. History: the original variety was raised from seeds of a Ribston Pippin in about 1825 at Colnbrook Lawn near Slough by Richard Cox, a retired brewer from Bermondsey. Richard Cox died in 1845 but the variety, named Cox’s Orange Pippin, was introduced by Charles Turner in about 1850. Since then, many selections have been made to improve both cultural and eating aspects of the variety. Most modern production is from a selection called Queen Cox. The variety is difficult to grow: trees are susceptible to scab and mildew as well as canker in wet/cold areas. Crop yields are much lower than many more modern varieties and grade-outs are also much lower. Appearance: the shape is round-conical. Originally, the variety possessed a mellow yellow background colour with broken stripes of crimson top-colour and patches of fine grey-brown russet. However, modern production has a much greener background colour overlaid with redder stripes resulting in a fascinating red/green colour usually with some light brown russet. Fruit size has also increased as a result of selection and orchard management. The flesh is cream coloured. Eating Characteristics: the flavour is rich, honeyed and aromatic. The flesh is fine-textured, firm and juicy. The overall eating experience is exceptional.
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Location: Pembury Kent England
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