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["John Barbowski" <jbarbowski@gmail.com>]

Hello all,

 

I realize apple trees may be a little early this year, but I am surprized by one tree.

 

On July 30, two of my Strawberry Pippen bagged apples were found on the ground. I didn't think much of it figuring that they had succumbed to the recent intense heat. I unbagged them and put them in the fridge to cool down. Forgot about them till yesterday when I cut them open to discover nicely formed brow seeds! The apples were obviously ripe - but this early?.

 

This is the 1st year the tree has borne fruit, so there is no benchmark comparison. I would compare its taste to a Macintosh, perhaps slightly sweeter.

 

I unbagged the remaining eight and will let them colour up for a week before another taste test.

 

According to a couple of websites, Strawberry Pippen ripens early Sept. Never did see a picture, so I am not completely sure of the ID. I did get the whip from a reputable source.

 

jmb

 

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