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Apple 'Gravenstein'

Malus domestica

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Gravenstein is a variety of Apple which is a member of the Malus family. Its botanical name is Malus domestica 'Gravenstein'.

Early apple, good for eating fresh. Excellent for pies, sauce and juice. Keeps it’s shape well for cooking. Poor keeper for storage, but good for cider. Grown commercially in Northern California. Triploid.

Gravenstein grows as a Perennial and is a Fruit. Being a Perennial, it tends to grow best over several years (approx 3 years and greater). Gravenstein is known for growing to a height of approximately 39.62 feet (that's 12.19 metres in metric).

Denmark is believed to be where Gravenstein originates from.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Apple 'Gravenstein' have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Apple 'Gravenstein'

Full Sun
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Medium

In Sonoma County, Northern California mature trees can be “Dry Farmed.”

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Gravenstein is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 4 - 8 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant.

Growing Gravenstein from seed

Transplanting Gravenstein

Gravenstein is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Gravenstein

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in early summer.

Apple 'Gravenstein' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Gravenstein exhibits. Perennial Category The category for the Gravenstein plant. Fruit
Hardiness Is Gravenstein frost hardy? Hardy Country of Origin Where does Gravenstein come from? Denmark
Harvest Time When is Gravenstein ready for harvest? Early Summer
Mature Height How tall does Gravenstein grow? 12.19 metres / 39.62 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Gravenstein grow best in? Zone 4 - Zone 8
Sun How much sunlight does Gravenstein need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Gravenstein require? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Gravenstein need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Gravenstein in? -39°C / -38°F to -9°C / 16°F
Edible? Is Gravenstein edible? edible

How long does Gravenstein take to grow?

These estimates for how long Apple 'Gravenstein' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Gravenstein to germinate? 21 days Average 21 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Gravenstein? + days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Gravenstein is ready for harvest / bloom? + 731 days Average 731 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Gravenstein? = days

Apple Gravenstein Etymology

Gravenstein is the German name for the town of Gråsten in South Jutland, Denmark.

Other Names for Apple 'Gravenstein'

graasten, Banks Red Gravenstein, Early Congress,

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