Originated in the Rokewood District near the Victorian regional city of Ballarat in the 1870?s. Popular in 19th century England because, as it ripens towards the start of the Australian winter and keeps well, it could be shipped to London and be on sale well before the first English apples appeared. Of course, this makes it an ideal variety to extend the Australian apple season.

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• Pollination Group: PG3
• Uses: Eating, Cooking
• Harvest: very late
• Features: Top seller