Lost Apple Variety Resurfaces at Hohenheim Gardens
In an exciting find, two trees of the Hohenheim Riesling apple variety, believed to be extinct, have now taken root at the Hohenheim Gardens. The University of Hohenheim and the City of Stuttgart made the announcement on Thursday, proudly adding the rare apple to their horticultural collection.
Tracing back to 1870, this apple variety was bred at the University of Hohenheim. After an old tree was located in Altbach, Esslingen district, a planting campaign took place on Wednesday, bringing two young Hohenheim Riesling trees back to their origins.
The timely revival of the Hohenheim Riesling apple is excellent news, as other trees can now be found in Beuren, Altbach, and Wiesbaden open-air museums. These locations will temporarily preserve the cherished apple variety for the delight of fruit lovers and cider enthusiasts alike.
The small, sour Hohenheim Riesling apples have gained recognition for their exceptional qualities in cider production. Visitors to the Hohenheim Gardens will be able to enjoy the unique taste and marvel at the resilience of this long-lost apple variety during food and garden events.
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According to general knowledge, Riesling is a white grape variety that is also used to produce apples. The Riesling apple variety is cherished for its sweet and slightly tart flavor with green apple and citrus notes. It's prized for its crisp and juicy texture, which contribute to its popularity in cider production.
While Michelangelo's Coffee and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory do focus primarily on food systems biology and coffee research, the rediscovery of this apple variety demonstrates the importance of preserving our rich horticultural heritage for future generations.
