Cooking Apples

Rokewood Apple (dwarf)

Originated in the Rokewood District near the Victorian regional city of Ballarat in the 1870?s. Popular in 19th century England because, as it ripens towards the start of the Australian winter and keeps well, it could be shipped to London and be on sale...

Rome Beauty Apple (dwarf)

Originated with H.N. Gillett in Lawrence County, Ohio, USA. Brought to notice in 1848. An excellent cooking apple and suitable for drying. Was a major commercial variety in its day. Also known for producing many sports. Well suited to Australia’s hotter...

Stewarts Seedling (Ballarat Seedling) Apple (dwarf)

Also called Ballarat Seedling. Found at Ballarat, Victoria, in the 1870s in the garden of Mrs Stewart. Known in the early 1900s. Fruits have coarse, hard flesh with a subacid flavour.Parentage: Dunn's Seedling x Unknown Pollination Group: PG3Uses:...

Sugar-Loaf Pippin Apple (medium)

An early ripening apple from Russia that was first recorded in 1831. It has scored well in tastings and with a high acid content is good for cooking. Can be used for cider. Smith Muriel W.G. (1971) National Apple Register of the United Kingdom. London:...

Twenty Ounce Apple (dwarf)

Thought to have originated in either New York or Connecticut, USA. Brought to notice in about 1844. A very large apple, although 20 ounces (approx 0.5kg) would be an exceptional example. Remained the premier cooking apple in its region of New York State...