Apple Picking
By DB
@dgobucks226 (34300)
October 14, 2017 10:35am CST
October is here and nothing says Fall like doing some apple picking and tasting. Did you know apples go back as far as the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Here are some other interesting apple facts:
1. Apples are a member of the Rose family which I found very surprising.
2. Apples grown in the Northeastern United States are at their best from September to November when they are at their tastiest and the climate is cooler for better growth.
3. Apple trees grown today are much smaller in height and width compared to many years ago. You would of needed a ladder to pick apples off the trees back in those days.
4. Areas of the country where the seasons change like the Northwest, East Coast, and parts of the Midwest produce some of the finest apples in the world.
5. You can still get apples even during warmer months. Most of these apples come from Washington State.
Here are some of the more popular Northeastern apples I see in the grocery stores: Honeycrisp, Red Delicious, Winesap, Golden Delicious, and Cortland. My favorite is Winesap.
You might see other varieties in other parts of the United States. And I am sure other countries probably have their favorite kinds. What is your favorite kind of apple?
Source- Asbury Park Press/article by Produce Pete
Photo-besthealthmag.ca
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@dgobucks226 (34300)
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15 Oct 17
And look what happened 
Temptations then....Temptations continue today
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Oct 17
Red delicious. Our apple season just ended on August.
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@dgobucks226 (34300)
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15 Oct 17
Those are very familiar on the East Coast. They grow from Maine to Virginia.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
14 Oct 17
I was never all that fond of apples for some reason. Maybe because they can get mushy or brown quickly.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
15 Oct 17
@dgobucks226 I never cared for apple pie.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
14 Oct 17
we don't grow apples here but we surely love apple fruits. I think its fun doing the apple picking during this time of the month.
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@dgobucks226 (34300)
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15 Oct 17
Much fun!!! Nice to get out and pick your own fruit.
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@runningthegalaxies (324)
• United States
15 Oct 17
I see people doing so many activities I never get to do, like apple picking or pumpkin picking. As you get older, things become more for kids and less for adults.
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@dgobucks226 (34300)
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15 Oct 17
That is a very sad but true statement. There are many things I wish I could still do. If we could only turn back time just for an hour or so just to be able to experience them again 
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@dgobucks226 (34300)
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15 Oct 17
@runningthegalaxies That is such a correct statement. Your only as young as you feel they say. I guess it is our own embarrassment for being seen as silly by others that prevents adults from doing activities usually associated with kids.
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@runningthegalaxies (324)
• United States
15 Oct 17
@dgobucks226 Yeah, but I believe we can do anything kids do but for adults. But humanity doesn't see it that way. "it looks wrong" But why does it look wrong to have fun with your life?
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@celticeagle (158680)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Oct 17
Here in Idaho apples are a secondary crop along with potatoes. I have gone to the orchards and picked their seconds that were huge. About the size of a good sized grapefruit. So delicious. Fresh and crisp.
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@celticeagle (158680)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Oct 17
@dgobucks226 .....Yes, they are shipped as far as China.
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@dgobucks226 (34300)
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15 Oct 17
You must have a terrific climate to grow apples out in Idaho. I wonder if they are shipped to our East coast in off season? That would be some juicy apple!
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@dgobucks226 (34300)
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16 Oct 17
@celticeagle That's great! Appreciate the reply 
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@eagletrek2 (5499)
• Kingston, New York
18 Oct 17
My area is kind of one of heart of N.Y.
State apples.when I was a kid we had apple
And pear trees in the back yard
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
14 Oct 17
I like Gala's a lot. I buy those the most.
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@kobesbuddy (74420)
• East Tawas, Michigan
14 Oct 17
My very favorite apples are the golden delicious and Granny Smith.
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@dgobucks226 (34300)
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15 Oct 17
A very popular one for sure. Probably very good for baking too!
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@kobesbuddy (74420)
• East Tawas, Michigan
15 Oct 17
@dgobucks226 They are delicious, make wonderful snack food!:)
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@kobesbuddy (74420)
• East Tawas, Michigan
16 Oct 17
@dgobucks226 That is a wonderful treat, for sure!
@dgobucks226 (34300)
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15 Oct 17
Anytime! Thanks for reading my post Peachpurple...
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@dgobucks226 (34300)
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20 Oct 17
That sounds nice! I enjoy a glass of apple cider when it starts to really feel like Autumn.
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@Aquitaine24 (11653)
• San Jose, California
25 Aug 18
It is not surprising apples are part of the rose family.Roses grow a fruit that resembles an apple,and have anitoxicants.
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