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Apple's Aren't Bananas!
Introduction of Apples
[edit]Apples come from Apples trees. Apples can be related all the way back to the biblical story of Adam and Eve. They are thought to have originated about 4000 years ago. [1]
History of Apples
[edit]Apple trees originally started in Eastern Europe and Southwestern Asia. Today they are everywhere with over 7000 varieties. In 1800, Johnny Appleseed walked 100,000 square miles to plant apple trees.
Types of Apples
[edit]There are many types of apples.
Yellow Apples
[edit]Yellow apples are good for your heart, eyes, and immune system.
Red Apples
[edit]Red apples are good for your heart and memory.
Green Apples
[edit]Green apples maintain bones and teeth.
Chart
[edit]| Name | Color | Flavor | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambrosia | Mostly Red | Firm but sweet | Mid to late season |
| Fuji | Red with yellow patches | Sweet and crisp flesh | Early September |
| Gala | Mostly red | Sweet with crisp flesh | Early September |
| Granny Smith | Green | Firm and tart | September and October |
| McIntosh | Red and green | Slightly tart | Early September |
| Red Delicious | Red | Sweet and juicy | Late September |
Uses of Apples
[edit]- Food
- Applesauce
- Apple cider
- Apple pie
- Apple juice
- Caramel apples
- Potpourri
- Facemasks
- Candle Holders
- Plant a Tree
Fun Facts about Apples
[edit]Honeycrisp apples were cultivated by the University of Minnesota. [2]
It takes the energy of 50 leaves to produce one apples. [3]
Apples ripen 6-10x faster at room temperature than if they were refrigerated.[4]
References
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