Hubbardston Nonesuch

Sweet
Description

Hubbardston Nonesuch is a large apple with an unusually small core. Its uneven colored and textured peel displays russeting.

Its hard flesh is crisp and extremely sweet, making it a good choice for cider-making. It ripens in October.

Discovered: Late 1700s, Massachusetts

Parentage: Unknown

Harvest: Late Season

History

This heirloom variety dates back to the late 1700s in Hubbardston, Massachusetts, and it was popular in the Northeast for several generations.