Sauergrauech

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Recorded 1842. From Bern Canton, probably, Switzerland. Grown in Switzerland.

Synonyms:
Aigre Grauch, Berner Graucch Apfel, Berner Grauchen, Berner's Grauchen Apple, Graucch, Grauch Aigre, Grauech Aigre, Pomme Raisin, Sauer Grauech, Surgrauech

Availability
Not currently held in the National Fruit Collection.

Fruit Size
medium ^a

Fruit Shape
tall, conic, convex ^a

Fruit Height
50-60 mm ^a

Fruit Width
55-60 mm ^a

Ribbing
slightly ribbed at eye and on body ^a

Ground Colour
green ^a

Over Colour
marbled and streaked light red ^a

Russet Type
numerous light grey dots ^a

Flesh Colour
greenish white ^a

Skin Texture
blue bloom, slightly greasy ^a

Flesh Texture
fine, firm, crisp ^a

Flavour
subacid, strongly aromatic ^a

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References:
a. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register