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[Joe and Ellen Hecksel <jhecksel@voyager.net>]

fuwa fuwa usagi wrote:


> Source I have read state the apple stores 3-6 months, but one Liberty apple 
> expert gives it 4-6 weeks.   All sources seem to agree it needs a bit of time 
> off the tree to develop full flavor but neglect to mention how long that 
> mellowing time should be.

Here in South Central Michigan, Liberty is susceptible to early drop. 
Large clusters of fruit and short stems are not a good combination.

Four to six weeks is probably a good number if picked moderately ripe 
(acceptable quality for eating out of hand...but still some detectable 
starch, mid-to-late Sept) and stored on our semi-enclosed porch on the 
north side of our house.  Please note that mid-September daytime 
temperatures can hit +70F for extended periods of time.

I believe that 6 months *might* be possible if picked inedible-but-red 
and stored under Controlled Atmosphere and optimum temperature.

Three months is probably possible in a common refrigerator.

Regarding optimum time.  Sort of depends how ripe they are when you pick 
them, your intended use and what you look for in apple flavor.  I like 
them best after about two weeks of porch time right up until they are punky.


> Any insight would be most appreciated.
>
> Thanking you in advance for any consideration you give this matter,
>
> that little fluffy guy
>
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