{"product_id":"apple-scion-newton-pippin","title":"Apple Scion, Newton Pippin","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"conav1\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"54\"\u003eApple Scion Wood – Newtown Pippin (Malus domestica)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eNewtown Pippin is one of the most celebrated American heirloom apples, originating in the early 1700s in Newtown, New York (now Elmhurst, Queens). It was the first American apple widely exported to Europe and was highly regarded in England for its exceptional flavor. The fruit is typically green to yellow with firm, crisp flesh and a rich sweet-tart taste that develops greater complexity after storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"12c7rhb\" data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"753\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eHistoric American export apple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"525\"\u003eNewtown Pippin was one of the first American apples grown commercially and exported abroad. By the 18th century it had become highly prized in England, where it was considered one of the finest apples imported from the colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eComplex sweet-tart flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eThe firm flesh is crisp and juicy with a balanced flavor that combines sweetness with refreshing acidity. After a period of storage, the flavor deepens and becomes more aromatic, which is why the apple has long been valued by apple enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eExcellent storage apple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eNewtown Pippin is a late-season variety that typically ripens in October. When stored properly, the apples keep well for several months, with flavor often improving during storage as sugars develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eVersatile culinary apple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eThe firm texture and balanced flavor make this apple useful for fresh eating as well as cooking. It performs well in pies, baking, cider, and traditional preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"189qedo\" data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eType: Apple scion wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eVariety: Newtown Pippin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003eSun requirements: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eSoil requirements: Medium, well-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eBloom time: Mid-season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eBloom color: White to pale pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eFruit qualities: Firm crisp flesh; balanced sweet-tart flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003eFruit uses: Fresh eating, baking, cider, preserves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eFruit ripening month: October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003eRequired chill hours: ~800–1000 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003ePollination requirements: Requires a different apple variety for pollination. Good pollination partners include Golden Delicious, Liberty, Fuji, Gala, Enterprise, Granny Smith, and Honeycrisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness zones: 4–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"13a074y\" data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003eImportant: What You Are Buying (Scion Wood)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003eThis product is apple scion wood, which is a dormant cutting taken from a mature tree during winter. It is essentially a stick with no roots and will not grow on its own. In order to grow a tree, the scion must be grafted onto a compatible apple rootstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2649\"\u003eGrafting allows growers to combine the fruiting variety with a root system that controls tree size, vigor, and adaptability. If you are planning to graft this season, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/collections\/fruit-tree-rootstock-bare-roots\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/collections\/fruit-tree-rootstock-bare-roots\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eselection of apple rootstocks\u003c\/a\u003e and build your own apple tree.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenheart Farm","offers":[{"title":"Apple Scion","offer_id":47819097833731,"sku":"APSC-02","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/apple-scion-newton-pippin","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}