Goodbye, summer fruit...hello, crisp autumn apples! There are reportedly more than 7,500 varieties of apples in the world. How many have you tried so far?
No matter your favorite, this classic fall treat comes packed with distinct flavors, great cooking opportunities and awesome health benefits. Also amazing: Not all apples are meant for pies or cider. Let’s look at some
easy-to-find apple favorites and learn which are best for baking, drinking and snacking. Then visit your local farm stand or orchard this weekend and get picking! |
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 Visiting an apple orchard is fun, but even cooler is picking the crisp fruit off a tree growing in your own yard! The key to
growing apples at home is to
pick the right apple tree. Size, number and type are just some points to consider when selecting the right tree for your growing space. (Then, of course, you have the apple itself.) Although it may take years before you harvest a great bounty from your carefully chosen apple tree, the eventual reward will be well-worth it, as well as delicious! |
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It’s the state apple of Ohio, but you don’t need to live in the Buckeye State to grow this productive beauty!
‘Melrose’ is an adaptable apple tree variety that does well in many regions of the United States, including Southern California and the Pacific Northwest. Its medium to large, flat-topped fruits feature greenish-yellow, red-blushed skin and are often ribbed at the base. The firm, aromatic flesh is juicy, crisp and tart. This cultivar needs to be planted with another late blooming apple tree for cross-pollination. It does best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil, but tolerates light shade and periodic drought. For best fruit production, trees must be vigorously pruned and maintained. |
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