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[Sam Franc <franc@oregonfast.net>]

Lisa Almarode wrote:

> I grew up eating store bought apples (still have to)
> and I like medium sour apples.  But I like most 
> fruit underripe and firm - I sort through and pick 
> out the firmest, hardest nectarines at the store (I 
> sniff them to see if they are ripe enough to eat)
>
> Incidentally, my favorite apple is Swiss Gourmet.
> I put one in last year, but it will be awhile.
>
> My question: Someone said the Cox types don't do well
> in heat.  We have very hot summers (often over 100°),
> but very dry, no humidity at all.  Are Cox a bad idea
> here?  Is heat a problem for other apples or other 
> fruits?  I always thought it was good (sure is good
> for tomatoes...)
>
>  
Cox should do well for you.
I am on th coast and it is a little too cool here but it survives.
Ashland seems like good apple country to me, when ever I have been there.
Look at the pear orchards all around you.
You should be above the fog at 1800 feet too.
I would try it if I were you.
We like sharp and sour apples, which is most of what we grow here.
We like the new Mac crosses.
Sam