EMPIRE AND JONAGOLD apples have a lot in common. They are mid- to late-season apples with outstanding flavor and texture. They will be at farm …
A corporate giant slams New England apple growers
JONAGOLD is one of the finest apples grown in New England. In taste tests, consumers rate it highly — as high as Honeycrisp in some cases. …
10 things to know about McIntosh, and Apple Banana Bread recipe
The McIntosh apple was discovered by John McIntosh on his farm in Dundela, Ontario, Canada, in 1801. It was a chance seedling, but Fameuse (also …
Good now, better later: Idared and Suncrisp
SOME APPLES, like fine wines, improve with age. Two relatively new varieties, Suncrisp and Idared — are examples. Their flavor is good when first picked, …
The classic all-purpose Cortland
THERE MAY NOT BE a better all-purpose apple than Cortland. It has long been known for its excellence in pies. It is recommended for salads, …
My favorite apple
NEXT TO “What is the best pie apple?” the question I am asked the most — and which I frequently ask others — is “What …
Five New England Apples From Japan
THE LIST of apples developed in Japan that have thrived in New England is short and sweet yet spans the growing season. The five apples …
New England Apples, Early October
THE 2014 NEW ENGLAND APPLE crop is decidedly uneven. Some orchards have plenty of fruit, some just miles away have been forced to close early …
New England Apples From Neighboring New York
ALTHOUGH THEY SOMETIMES COMPETE in the marketplace, New England and New York apple growers have a long tradition of cooperation and collaboration. For nearly six …
Rare, Strange, And Delicious: English Apples In New England
IT HAS NOT PRODUCED a new apple for a century. Its apples are typically small — in one instance, no bigger than a golf ball. Some are …
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