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For something that's so tiny, we sure do get a lot of
questions about apple seeds! So here are the topline facts about the little sprouts...click
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Yes, Johnny Appleseed was a real person. His name was
John Chapman. He was born in Leominster, Massachusetts, September 26, 1774...click
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Commercial apple trees are not grown from seed because
apple seeds do not produce "true to variety." Instead, apple growers
use grafting or budding to produce trees that will bear fruit of the same apple
variety...click here |
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Washington apples have a rich history dating back to the
19th century. The
region’s bountiful sunshine and rich lava-ash soil create the perfect growing
conditions for apples, and commercial orchards began establishing along the stream
banks in 1889...click here |
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The adventures really began about 100 years ago when some
settlers came to Washington state and noticed something different, Warm, sunny
days. Crisp, cool nights...click here |
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North American speech is rich with colourful turns of
phrase. Here is the history behind some popular apple sayings...click here |
