Apples come in all shades of reds, greens, and yellows
2,500 varieties of apples are grown in the U.S
Apples are grown in all 50 states
Apple trees take 4 to 5 years to produce their first fruit
The largest apple picked weighed three pounds
Apples are the 2nd most valuable fruit grown in the U.S. Oranges are the 1st
Apples have 5 seed pockets. Each pocket contains a seed
Apples ripen 6-10 times faster at room temp. than if they were refrigerated
It takes about 36 apples to create one gallon of apple cider
Apples are fat, sodium, and cholesterol free.
The old saying "An apple a day keeps the Doctor away" comes from an old English adage "To eat an apple before going to bed, will make the doctor beg for his bread"
-Emmie Schultz
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