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> Swiss Orange“. Which is so ironic because there was no access to Switzerland nor good Oranges. Perhaps this is what made it desirable.
by ranit 4y ago
> Swiss Orange“. Which is so ironic because there was no access to Switzerland nor good Oranges.
Perhaps this is what made it desirable.
- leipert 4y agoIt’s a pretty good Apple as well. Very crisp and more fresh-sour after harvest and becomes more sweet when stored for a few weeks. And I stand corrected, it actually is Swiss and was created in 1935: https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schweizer_Orangenapfel https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schweizer_Orangenapfel
- twic 4y agoMore information here for those of us who are teutonically challenged: https://pomiferous.com/applebyname/schweitzer-orangenapfel-id-5798 https://pomiferous.com/applebyname/schweitzer-orangenapfel-i...