An attractive flushed English apple, of unknown parentage, but very much in the tradition of Victorian dessert apples and with a passing resemblance to Ribston Pippin. The flavour has a hint of the aromatic qualities of the great Victorian dessert apples, but Lord Hindlip's main claim to fame is its excellent keeping qualities. It benefits from being stored and the flavour is at its best early in the new year - however enthusiasts of this variety report that it is passable even in May, and this was of course a very important attribute in the days before refrigerated storage.
Although primarily a dessert variety, Lord Hindlip is also versatile enough for the kitchen - it keeps its shape when cooked.
Lord Hindlip apple identification images
All images copyright Orange Pippin unless otherwise stated.
USDA identification images for Lord Hindlip
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
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United States
- Gil Schieber in Snohomish, WASHINGTON
- Mrs Bowditch in Evershot, DORSET
United Kingdom
- Becki Burgess in Redruth, CORNWALL
- Connor in Southampton,
- David in Hereford,
- g Sidnell in Pinner, MIDDX
- Jude Ilett in Peasenhall, SUFFOLK
- Melanie Fuller in Harrogate, NORTH YORKSHIRE
- Robert Waterhouse in Crediton, DEVON
- Sam Paechter in Leeds, WEST YORKSHIRE
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Harvest records for this variety
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Parentage: Unknown
- Originates from: Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom
- Introduced: 1896
- Developed by: Mr Watkins
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1957-176
Identification
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
- Period of origin: 1850 - 1899
- Fruit colour: Orange flush
- Flower colour: White
- Leaf colour: Green
- Popularity: Rarely grown
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
Using
- Picking season: Late
- Keeping (of fruit): 3 months or more
- Flavour quality: Very good
- Flavour style (apples): Aromatic
- Cooking result: Keeps shape
- Cropping: Good
- Food uses: Eating fresh
- Food uses: Culinary
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Growing
- Gardening skill: Beginner
- Flowering group: 3
- Pollinating others: Average
- Ploidy: Diploid
- Vigour: Average vigour
- Bearing regularity: Regular
- Fruit bearing: Spur-bearer
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Climate
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Good
- Scab (Apple and Pear): Some resistance
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Lord Hindlip:
United Kingdom
England - midlands
- Walsgrove Farm, Worcester
References
- Apples of England (1948)
Author: Taylor