To: North American Fruit Explorers <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [NAFEX] besst late (winter) apple
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 12:32:27 -0400
I have picked most of my apples from those that are bearing - 2-3 weeks earlier that what could be deemed normal. I planted a Keepsake based upon recomendations from several NAFEX'ers who claimed it to be among the best. It has 7 gorgeous looking, fully red apples that are as hard as rocks and I assume 'not ready'. Last year, I picked 3 from this tree that I assumed were ready - based upon colour - only to discover it needed more time.
Is Keepsake one of those that is considered late, and does it require a storage time to mature properly?
jmb Canadian Zone 6b (just north of Toronto)
.Anton Callaway .Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 8:23 PM
.I am truly enjoying the recent discussions on apples in different climates!
.
.I'd be very interested in hearing what kinds of very late apples are
.people's favorites & why, especially from those with very long growing
.seasons.