Enjoy Wisconsin’s Apples
Apple harvest is early this fall in Wisconsin. Buying locally grown apples is a great way to support our local growers while enjoying a tasty treat.
Eating an apple will provide you with respectable amounts of soluble and insoluble fiber, some vitamin C and beta carotene if you eat the peel and some potassium.
Eating an apple will provide you with respectable amounts of soluble and insoluble fiber, some vitamin C and beta carotene if you eat the peel and some potassium.
There are about 7,500 varieties of apples grown throughout the world with 2,500 grown in the United States. Just 16 varieties account for 90 percent of the domestic apple production.
The NEW Master Gardeners sponsor heirloom apple tasting events each fall. Dates for upcoming events are Thursday, September 30th and Thursday, October 28th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. each evening. Classes are held at the Brown County UW-Extension Office.
Sample just a portion of the over 400 varieties of heirloom apples grown at Maple Valley Orchards & Nursery of Gillette. Tony Dembski, as co-owner will share his knowledge about apples. Pre-registration is required. Call Debi at 920-465-8512 to register. Class cost is $2.00 per session. It is wise not to eat before coming to class as participants will rate each apple tasted.
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