The Apple, Source of Boron, Cellulose, and Pectin

The scientific name for this fruit:

Nutritional Value:

Nutritional Value:

Cloudberry, raw (Alaska Native)

Scientific Name:     Rubus chamaemorus L.

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 17 (2004)

Enviroment:
Physical characteristics:Many trees might be 10 to 20 feet in hieght, ( Some apple trees will grown over forty feet high and live over a hundred years. Apples are pome fruits, a botanical classification meaning "fleshy fruits." which describes the type of pits. The word pome comes from the French word pomme (which means apple, also the root of Pomona, the Roman goddess of fruits).
Flowers:a white flower with a tint of pink, Apple blossoms typically form in clusters of five … an apple blossom has five petals
Propagation:
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Legends and folklore: William Tell
"And how about William Tell? The simple shepherd people in the mountainous heart of Switzerland were determined to resist Austrian aggressors. Gessler, the Austrian governor, was a cruel tyrant, who asserted his power by requiring everyone who entered the village of Altorf to bow before a cap hung high in the marketplace. Tell, accompanied by his little son, refused to bow and was arrested. Because no one was more skilled with a bow, and no one was more respected by the Swiss people, Tell was despised by Gessler. Gessler offered to release Tell if he would shoot an apple from the head of his son. But instead of missing and killing his son - as the governor had hoped - Tell nailed the apple. Nevertheless, Gessler refused to release him. A storm gave Tell opportunity to escape as he was being carried across the lake to prison. If you go to Lake Lucerne, the Swiss will show you the very rock that Tell is to have stepped upon when he leaped from the boat to escape his captors. " from Musselman's Site
The Story of Atlanta
Celtic Myth
Numerous stories speak of otherworldly women carrying off heroes found sleeping beneath apple trees.
Iroquois Indians
the apple tree is the central tree of heaven
Gravity
Juicy Facts To Know And Tell Pome Fruits Apples are pome fruits, a botanical classification meaning "fleshy fruits." Pears and quince are also pome fruits, as opposed to stone fruits, fruits with hard "stone" pits, like peaches, plums, apricots, and cherries. The word pome comes from the French word pomme (which means apple, also the root of Pomona, the Roman goddess of fruits). Interestingly, the French word for potato is pomme de terre, or "apple of the earth." The science of apple growing is called pomology (can you guess why?). The Number Five The number five is important in the world of apples, and not just because apple is a five-letter word: Apple blossoms typically form in clusters of five … an apple blossom has five petals … Red Delicious apples usually have five bumps (lobes) on the base of the apple … The "star" you see when you cut an apple in half is due to the fruit's five seed cavities. Each cavity has the potential for 2 seeds, thus 10 seeds per apple are the norm. Annual Apple Crop Today, the annual apple crop grown in 35 U.S. states averages over 200 million bushels. Apple Varieties 2500 varieties of apples are grown in the United States and 7500 varieties of apples are grown throughout the world. Apples and Air 25 percent of an apple's volume is air. That is why they float. Apple Trees Some apple trees will grown over forty feet high and live over a hundred years. Apple Consumption In 2001, United States consumers ate an average of 45.2 pounds of fresh apples and processed apple products. Meanwhile, Europeans eat about 46 pounds of apples annually. Apples and Roses Apples are a member of the rose family.
Apples in History
The Garden of Eden
We'll start at the beginning: According to the Bible, Eve's inability to resist an apple's allure led to humanity's fall from grace. Long before apples were cultivated, it is believed they grew wild in Central Asia and China, as well as in Southwest Asia, where biblical historians place the Garden of Eden.
The Stone Age peoples of Europe cultivated apple trees. In 3000 B.C., the ancient Lake Dwellers of northern Italy and Switzerland also grew apples. The Greeks and Romans both cultivated apples. When the Romans conquered England (first century B.C.) they brought the art of apple cultivation with them. The Spaniards brought apples to Mexico and South America. The Pilgrims of Massachusetts Bay Colony planted apple seeds in 1629. Pioneers brought apple trees west. Indians planted trees from seeds they had received at white settlements. The apple played an important role in many Greek stories. As an example, the fall of Troy is indirectly blamed on a golden apple. All the gods and goddesses were invited to the wedding of Thetis, the sea nymph, and Peleus, a mortal king. All except Discord, who in her anger tossed a golden apple among the guests, saying it was for "the most beautiful." Juno, Minerva and Venus all felt entitled to the prize, so Paris, son of Priam, king of Troy, was asked to rule. Each of the three tried to sway his vote with wonderful promises and Paris, forgetting for a moment that he was married, selected Venus who promised him the fairest of women for his wife. Unfortunately, the fairest of women was Helen, who lived in Greece with her husband Menelaus. With the assistance of Venus, the goddess of love, Paris was able to travel to Greece where he convinced Helen to return with him to Troy. This angered Menelaus, who called upon the chieftans of Greece to assist him in recovering his wife. The result? The Trojan War.
The Story of Atlanta Then there's the story of Atlanta. Single and speedy, she said she wouldn't marry unless a potential groom could defeat her in a running race. Milanion managed the feat by dropping three golden apples (gifts of Venus, the Goddess of Love) during the race. Because she stopped to pick them up, Atlanta lost the race, and became his wife. (Although rumor has it, trust was always an issue in their relationship).
Celtic Myth In Celtic myth apples were considered fruit from another world. Numerous stories speak of otherworldly women carrying off heroes found sleeping beneath apple trees. Iroquois Indians To the Iroquois Indians, the apple tree is the central tree of heaven.
Gravity Sir Isaac Newton's discovery of the force of gravitation was initiated by an apple.
Johnny Appleseed in real life was one John Chapman. A man that first to explore new territory. The Northwest Territory which include what would become the states of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois. He was a nursery man, with apples as his speciality.
Flowers, The apple blosom, small delicate blossom often white with a tint of pink
Pests:
New Jersey Plant & Pest Advisory
Apple Blossom Festival Many communities in apple growing areas have festivals April, or May, as the flowers are at thier finest
Harvest:
Varieties vary most are harvested during the Autumn, August September, October, November...
Fruit, Varieties: Currently there are 2500 varieties of apples are grown in the United States and 7500 varieties of apples are grown throughout the world. Encluded among these are:

Variety Name

Flavor

Appearance

Chenango Strawberry Apple Semi-Dwarf

Strawberry taste

light green skin with red strips

Cinnamon Spice Apple

Cinnamon taste

Red with yellow

Criterion

juicy, mild and sweet, a touch of tartness

crisp, firm

Cortland Apple

radiant red

Enterprise Apple

spicey Aroma, mild tartness

deep red

Gala

mild, sweet flavor and good aroma

bright yellow skin is finely stippled with red

GoldRush Apple (disease resistant

tart, rich flavor

yellowish green with red tint

Granny Smith Apple

tart,

Green

Gravenstein

juicy, sweetness and enough acid to make it interesting

thin-skinned

Hawaii Apple

sweet w/tang and scent of pinapples

yellow, with pinkish striping

Honeycrisp Apples

Creamy, sweet, crisp

Jonathane

mild to tart

thin, tough skin

Jonafree Apple

Red

Mollies Delicious apple

sweet tart taste

yellow flesh with red blushing skin

McIntosh

aromatic, juicy

Newtown Pippin

tender, sweet, slight tartness

pale greenish yellow skin

Red Fuji Apple

crisp juicy

cream colored

Scarlet Surprise

flavorful

red flesh

September Wonder

firm juicy

red

Stark's BraeStar

rich flavor

greenish yellow coated with red

Stark'sCrimson Spire,Colonnade

crisp tang

red, crimson

Stark's Lodi

sweetness, tang

smooth green skin

Golden Delicious

most flavorful

red fresh

Red Rome

tart

red round, great baking

Winesap

red round

Apple Consumption:
In 2001, United States consumers ate an average of 45.2 pounds of fresh apples and processed apple products. Meanwhile, Europeans eat about 46 pounds of apples annually.
LINK excellent photos: Stark Brothers Nurseries & Orchards Co.
Good source for information: Musselmans

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• Apples - a good source of boron, cellulose and pectin.
• Cherry - A Rich source of calcium, vitamin C, anthocyamins, iron and potassium
• Cranberry - Stong antibotic and antiviral elements.
• Date - High in Natural aaspirin and boron.
• Orange - Contains carotene, terpenes an flavonoids, vitamin C.
• Papaya - A rich source of vitamin A and potassium. Long history of usage in helping digestion.
• Peach - A Source of boron. Contains powerful antioxidants, vitamin C and beta carotene.
• Pineapple - High in bromelain and maganese. Also a good source of vitamin C
• Prune (not treated with sulfur) - Hhig in fiber, sorbitol and natural asprin.

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• Tomato - a rich source of lycopenes. Also high in beta cartoene and vitamin C
• Beet - High in folic acid. contains iron, calcium, potassium.
• Broccoli - High in beta carotene. High in calcium, iron, vitamin A super source of chromium.
• Cabbage - Contains numerous antioxidants. High in calcium and potassium.
• Carrot - A super source of beta carotene. High in vitamin A and C as well as pectin, fluorine and potassium.
• Kale - A rich source of many antioxidants. High in calcium, iron, vitamin, A and C.
• Parsley - High concentrations of antioxidants, including monoterpenes, phthalides, polyacetylenes. Rich source of folic acid, iron, and vitamins A and C.
• Spinach - A super source ofantioxidants and rich in fiber. High in potassium, iron, calcium. and vitamin C.
• Barley (no guten) - High in phosphorus, iron and vitamin B. Oats (no Guten) - High ion calcuim, iron, potassium and vitamins B1, B2, and B3.