Herring's Pippin
UK variety
Probably raised by Mr Herring of Lincoln. Recorded 1908 and introduced by Pearson's Nursery of Nottingham
Very striking; large bright red. Crisp and juicy, rather course in texture with distinct flavour of aniseed.
Pick early September, store September-October
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All information relating to varieties, characteristics and descriptions is sourced from the following:
Bultitude, J. 1984. Apples: a guide to the identification of international varieties. London: Macmillan Press.
Morgan, M. and Richards, A. 2002. The new book of apples. London: Ebury Press.
National Fruit Collection public access database at Brogdale Farm, Kent.
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