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- Store Boskop - that's how this apple will last the whole winter
- Only ripe harvested apples are storable
- Short storage at room temperature
- Refrigerator extends the shelf life
- Permanent accommodation for the winter
- How to store the Boskop correctly
- Tips
Boskop apples can be stored well in boxes in the cellar
Store Boskop - that's how this apple will last the whole winter
The sour Boskop is a winter apple that is harvested from October or November. Its full aroma unfolds seriously after prolonged storage. This apple variety tastes pure and equally good as a cake topping. And the good: Impeccable fruits can keep you for months.
Only ripe harvested apples are storable
If you buy your apples in the supermarket, you will seldom get into the situation of having to store them longer. With a Boskopbaum in their own garden that looks different. At some point in October or November, the apples are ripe and must be picked.
So that the fruits can be stored for a long time, they must not be picked up from the tree too soon.
Short storage at room temperature
Boskopäpfel, which are intended for quick consumption, you can store in a fruit basket at room temperature. However, the drier the air and the warmer the room, the sooner the fruit will shrivel.
Refrigerator extends the shelf life
As a kind of temporary solution, the refrigerator is also suitable.
To keep the apples firm for a long time, they should be wrapped in a damp cloth and placed in the fruit and vegetable compartment.
If other fruit is stored in the vegetable compartment, this could be a problem. The Boskop releases a ripening gas that causes neighboring fruits to spoil faster.
Permanent accommodation for the winter
Boskop needs a place that is cool, dark, and has high humidity for longer storage. A basement room with a ventilation option is ideal, as well as cool but frost-free garden sheds and garages.
How to store the Boskop correctly
- First sort out all maggots and damaged apples. Even over-sized fruits are unsuitable for longer storage. Put the apples in a fruit rack or in shallow boxes. You can lay them out first with wood wool or corrugated cardboard. If you are using taller boxes, separate several layers of corrugated board to avoid pressure points. If necessary, you can place water bowls in the room to increase the humidity. Check the stored apples weekly. Immediately sort out rotten apples so that the rot can not spread to other fruits.
Tips
Some apples that are not storable still work well with applesauce.