by Amy Bassett | Mar 15, 2024
The Calville Blanc d’ Hiver apple tree produces the gourmet culinary apple of France, excellent for tarts and holds its shape when cooked. Grown by Le Lectier, procureur for Louis XIII; the Calville Blanc apples continue to be served in fine Parisian restaurants...
by Amy Bassett | Mar 15, 2024
Discovered by Ben Frost of Durham, Arkansas who discovered the King David apple along a fence row in the late 1800’s. King David apple tree is a versatile fruit for cider, pies, sauce, and eating.
by Amy Bassett | Mar 15, 2024
The ‘Spartan’ is an apple cultivar developed by R. C Palmer and introduced in 1936 from the Federal Agriculture Research Station in Summerland, British Columbia, now known as the Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre – Summerland. The apple was supposed...
by Amy Bassett | Mar 15, 2024
Antique variety, originates from West Virginia, circa 1830. Thought to be a parent of Golden Delicious. Fruit has a bright yellow skin when ripe and a crisp, sweet flesh with a smooth, creamy texture. Ideal for fresh-eating and also excellent for juice, cider, and...
by Amy Bassett | Mar 15, 2024
Honeygold is a cross between Golden Delicious and Haralson. A mid-late season apple with medium to large yellow fruit and creamy white flesh.
