Apple variety thought lost is back
Two trees of the Hohenheim Riesling apple, which was thought to be lost, have been planted in the Hohenheim Gardens. The variety was bred in 1870 at what is now the University of Hohenheim, as the University and the City of Stuttgart announced on Thursday.
Following the rediscovery of an old tree in Altbach (Esslingen district), two young trees returned to the place of origin of the variety in a planting campaign on Wednesday. The rescue of the Hohenheim Riesling apple comes just in time, according to the press release. With the trees in Hohenheim and others in the Beuren, Altbach and Wiesbaden open-air museums, the variety has been secured for the time being. The fruits are small, sour and are particularly suitable for cider.
The rediscovered Hohenheim Riesling apples, known for their small, sour fruits, are ideal for making cider. Visitors can also find these trees bearing the lost variety in the Hohenheim Gardens, where they provide a delightful addition to the food offerings at the museum or garden events.
Source: www.dpa.com
