The tart boskop is a winter apple that is harvested from October or November. It unfolds its full aroma seriously after prolonged storage. This apple variety tastes equally good on its own and as a cake topping. And the good thing is that you can keep perfect fruit for months.

Boskop apples can be stored well in boxes in the basement

Only ripe apples can be stored

Anyone who buys their apples in the supermarket will rarely find themselves in the situation of having to store them for a longer period of time. Things are different with a Boskop tree in your own garden. Sometime in October or November, the apples are ripe and need to be picked.

So that the fruits can be stored for a long time, they must not be taken from the tree too early.

  • do not tear off roughly
  • ripe apple is easy to pick
  • the handle is released with a twisting movement
  • brown seeds are a sign of maturity
  • harvest on a mild day in dry weather

Brief storage at room temperature

You can store Boskop apples, which are intended for quick consumption, in a fruit basket at room temperature. However, the drier the air and the warmer the room, the faster the fruit shrivels.

Fridge extends shelf life

The refrigerator is also suitable as a kind of interim solution.
In order for the apples to retain their strength for a long time, they should be wrapped in a damp cloth and placed in the fruit and vegetable drawer.

However, if other fruit is stored in the vegetable compartment, this could become a problem. The Boskop secretes a ripening gas that causes neighboring fruit to spoil faster.

Permanent quarters for the winter

For long-term storage, Boskop needs a place that is cool and dark and has high humidity. A basement room with ventilation is ideal, as are cool but frost-free garden sheds and garages.

How to store the Boskop correctly

  1. First sort out any maggots and damaged apples. Oversized fruits are also unsuitable for longer storage.
  2. Place the apples on a fruit rack or in shallow boxes. You can lay them out with wood wool or corrugated cardboard beforehand. If you use higher boxes, you should separate several layers with corrugated cardboard to avoid pressure points.
  3. If necessary, you can place bowls of water in the room to increase humidity.
  4. Check the stored apples weekly. Sort out rotten apples immediately so that the rot cannot spread to other fruits.

tips

Some apples that cannot be stored can still be processed into applesauce.

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