Apple varieties in the EU, based on Eurostat. Apples are the third most important fruit worldwide and their production has a long history. As early as 2, years ago the Romans cultivated six different apple varieties. One estimates that today more than 30, apple varieties exist in the world. Some apple trees will grow over 40 feet high and live over years. Most apples can be grown farther north than most other fruits, because they blossom late in spring, minimizing frost damage.
It takes the energy from 50 leaves to produce one apple. Apples are the second most valuable fruit grown in the United States. Oranges are first. In colonial time, apples were called winter banana or melt-in-the-mouth.
The largest U. Apples have five seed pockets or carpels. Each pocket contains seeds. The number of seeds per carpel is determined by the vigor and health of the plant. Different varieties of apples will have different number of seeds. The Lady or Api apple is one of the oldest varieties in existence. Newton Pippin apples were the first apples exported from America in , some were sent to Benjamin Franklin in London.
In , the first apple nursery was opened in Flushing, New York. One of George Washington's hobbies was pruning his apple trees. America's longest-lived apple tree was reportedly planted in by Peter Stuyvesant in his Manhattan orchard and was still bearing fruit when a derailed train struck it in Apples ripen six to ten times faster at room temperature than if they were refrigerated. Taste: Sweet and easy eating. Taste: Mildly sweet, tart, and delicate. Aleksandr Zubkov Getty Images.
Taste: One bite yields sweetness with a hint of spice. Leanna Rathkelly Getty Images. Taste : Crisp and tart with an intense, aromatic flavor. Tetra Images Getty Images. Early s Story: Said to be a favorite of Thomas Jefferson, this heirloom variety of apple was discovered in Esopus, NY, and is still grown at Monticello today. Taste: Floral scent, buttery flesh, and sharp flavor. Taste: Juicy, fresh, sweet, and bright.
Mike Powles Getty Images. Taste: Rich, complex, and fruity. Taste: Balance of sweet and sharp. Taste: Crisp, delicious, sweet, and tart. Taste: Incredibly tart, high acid, and subtle sweetness. Taste: Exceptionally rich, even custardy. Taste: Crisp, juicy, sharp, and sweet-tart. Taste: Extra sweet, aromatic, super juicy, and exceptionally crunchy. BruceBlock Getty Images.
Taste: Honey flavor with a slight tangy finish. Ababsolutum Getty Images. Francesco Carta fotografo Getty Images. The apple fruit is one of the most popular fruits in the world, and it is thought to have originated from Central Asia. The tree spread throughout Asia and Europe, and it was later taken to North America by colonialists. The apple fruit has a sweet, crisp taste. It is used in a variety of dishes such as pies, sauce, cider, salads, and pastries.
There are over 7, apple tree varieties worldwide. The Red Delicious apple variety is the most common variety around the world. Jesse Hiatt discovered it in his farm in Iowa in At the time it was referred to as the "Hawkeye. In the early 20th century, Red Delicious apples were the most popular in the US. In recent years, the fruit has encountered competition from other new varieties such as Gala and Fuji. It is heart-shaped, and its skin is bright red with tiny gold strips.
The Gala apple is originally from New Zealand. It is an apple variety that is growing in popularity particularly in the United States. Gala apples are produced commercially. The apples have a golden skin with orange and pink stripes. Gala apples are crispy and very sweet.
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