Josephine De Malines

Description

Raised by Major Esperen in Malines, Belgium c 1830. Named after his wife Josephine.

A small, short conical shape with pale green skin ripening to yellow. It has white, flesh. which is sweet with a fine aromatic flavour.  Pick as late as possible to allow the flavour to develop fully.

Type       Dessert

Pick        October

Store      January

Group    D(4)