The apple variety 'Seestermüher Lemon Apple' is a real delicacy. Here you can find out why it is worth growing the rare North German apple variety.
As early as 1930, the Seestermüher lemon apple, also known by the synonyms 'Golden Yellow Renette', 'Lemon Apple' or 'Kohapfel', was created as a chance seedling in the northern German district of Pinneberg. For a long time, the apple variety enjoyed great popularity and was also cultivated commercially, but then increasingly replaced by new high-performance varieties. Today, the Seestermüher lemon apple is even threatened with extinction, although it is still an interesting old apple variety for cultivation, especially for hobby gardeners. To draw attention to this problem, the lemon apple was voted "Orchard of the Year" in 2007. The Seestermüher lemon apple is particularly suitable for hobby gardeners because it quickly produces good yields, has a particularly uniform fruit size and is considered to be very resistant to scab, mildew and fruit tree canker.
Apple variety 'Seestermüher Lemon Apple': Profile
| Synonyms | 'Golden Yellow Reinette', 'Lemon Apple', 'Cabbage Apple' |
| Fruit | large; lemon yellow color |
| Flavour | sweet and sour, juicy |
| Yield | high and regular |
| Harvest time | from October |
| Maturity for pleasure | from October |
| Shelf Life | good; Can be stored until January |
| Growth | strong |
| Climate | very undemanding |
| Diseases and Pests | robust to scab, powdery mildew, fruit tree canker |
What is the taste of 'Seestermüher Lemonapple' apples?
Contrary to the first assumption, the Seestermüher Lemon Apple is not sour like a lemon, but rather impresses with a fine, sweet-sour aroma. Its firm, but still juicy flesh is a real treat for the palate. With pleasurethe Seestermüher lemon apple is also compared to the well-known apple variety 'Granny Smith' - both are said to be very similar in their aroma.
Plant an apple tree of the variety 'Seestermüher Lemon Apple': What do you have to consider?
As an old apple variety, the lemon apple is very undemanding and therefore particularly suitable for hobby gardeners. In fact, it is considered so frugal that it can even thrive on less nutrient-rich soil and in windy locations. Its hardy flowers, which open early in the year, not only make people happy, but also beneficial animals such as bees. However, the Seestermüher lemon apple is particularly popular because of its rapid growth: after just a few years, you can look forward to some regular, good harvests.
In this article, you will find out everything you need to consider when planting a new apple tree.
When is the Lemon Apple Harvest Season?
The Seestermüher lemon apple is a typical winter apple: From October its apples are ready to be eaten and can be picked. Ripeness can be recognized by the bright, lemon-yellow color of the fruit, which gives the tree its unusual name.
Use and Storage
The lemon apple is used in cooking and baking because it is considered to be particularly aromatic and its glowing skin is extremely decorative. It is also often used to make juice, but is also good for direct consumption. As a winter apple, the variety is also characterized by a high shelf life. Its fruits (when stored well) are ready to be eaten until January. You can read more about what you need to consider when storing and harvesting apples here.
The Seestermüher lemon apple has many good properties, but it does not come close to the taste of the popular 'Cox Orange' variety. You can read more about 'Cox Orangerenette' in the corresponding variety article.