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[Hélène Dessureault <interverbis@videotron.ca>]

I don't think anyone has mentioned the influence of soil and climate on apples.

It may partially account for the fact that some Red delicious are delicious while others remind us of carboard.

I have observed this phenomenon over and over again. The soil imparts a flavor. It is quite noticeable when you are in presence of extremes such as sand and clay base.

I have tasted a Gala growing on a gravely eastern slope in zone 4, that was just divine! I have tasted other Galas that were passable, no more.

Hélène, in zone 4 north of Ottawa,

where we are experiencing the longest warmest Fall ever.

 

----- Original Message -----

From: John Barbowski

To: North American Fruit Explorers

Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 1:04 PM

Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Red Delicious

My 30 year old Red Delicious apple tree bought in the Niagara Peninsula is 'delicious'. It was my favourite apple in my childhood too long ago to mention; that's why I planted one. The commercial varieties available in the markets today in no way reflect the heritage of the Delicious apple. Each good apple brings to the table different elements of desireability - HEY - that's just like people.

 

We always make comparisons with the past. This sports team rivals, or is better than, the best team that was ever developed. This movie is the greatest ever made! How does ARod compare with a Mantle or a Mays?....

 

Perhaps nostalgia does distort out opinions a bit - but I'm so glad to be able to experience it. Is the sun shining yet?

 

jmb

 

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