John Myers
The well-known identification mark of the Holsteiner Cox is the rusty and slightly cracked stalk and calyx pit. This varietal characteristic is caused by weather influences when the young fruit is growing. It is ideally suited to the north German climate.
Origin
The Holsteiner Cox is a regional variety that is said to have emerged from the seedling of a Cox Orange. The teacher Vahldiek sown this seed in Eutin (Schleswig-Holstein) around 1900.
Season
Holsteiner Cox is traded from September to April.
Taste
The apple has clearly noticeable acid-sweet components. If stored for a longer period of time, it has less acidity.
Use
Holsteiner Cox is suitable for fresh consumption, for baking, and cooking.
Storage
Although the Holsteiner Cox is an autumn apple, it can be eaten into December or even longer if stored appropriately and in good conditions and retains its full aroma. This is also due to the northern German climate in which this apple variety is grown. The Holsteiner Cox counts as a “robust” variety. It should also be stored at cool temperatures and not together with other types of fruit. Anyone who keeps the Holsteiner Cox in the refrigerator or in a cool room with good humidity is doing everything right.
