The Jakob Fischer apple tree

Jakob Fischer - an explorer

• Equipped with a good nose for abundant plants, Jakob Fischer found a wild one in the Oberschwaben region in 1903 Apple tree. He planted it in his garden and produced tasty fruits.
• After the new apple variety was examined and tried by the Württemberg Horticultural Association, it was given the name of the discoverer.
• The Jakob Fischer apple was soon popular all over the country, and in 1998 it was even voted orchard variety of the year.

Recognize the autumn apple

• You can recognize a real Jakob Fischer fruit by its clear characteristics. The apple is medium to large and has an irregular, flat-round shape. The shell is light yellow. When fully ripe, it takes on a bright red color with pronounced stripes. The intensive wax layer is just as characteristic.
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• Take a bite and you will find juicy meat with a soft consistency. The fruity aroma is a bit tart, but with enough sugar.


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• Although the Jakob Fischer apple can only be stored to a limited extent, it is ideal as a table and household fruit. You can use it for canning, juicing, compote and baking.

Interesting facts about the apple tree

• The old variety is characterized by the splendid branching, which is noticeable at fruit time by the heavy fruit drapery.
• In addition to the low maintenance requirements, the Jakob Fischer apple tree is extremely robust and immune to diseases such as fire blight, mildew and scab.
• Pamper the wood with a loose soil and sufficient moisture. The result will be medium to strong growth that is frost hardy in the wood.
• The flowering of the Jakob Fischer apple tree begins very early in the year and lasts for a long time. You can harvest the fruits from late August to late September. Often you are already lying on the ground.

A type of fruit that is ideal for cultivating in your own garden.