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Planet Money had a great episode on a farmer who created a new type of apple: http://www.npr.org/sections/money/2015/05/27/410085320/episode-627-the-miracle-ap
by nikcub 10y ago
Planet Money had a great episode on a farmer who created a new type of apple:
http://www.npr.org/sections/money/2015/05/27/410085320/episode-627-the-miracle-apple http://www.npr.org/sections/money/2015/05/27/410085320/episo...
- username223 10y agoHoneycrisp, right? It has been awhile since I listened to it, but IIRC the interesting part was the creator's efforts to protect the apple's flavor by trademarking the name. Most new varieties are bred for looks, yield, and shelf life at the expense of taste. (Remember when Fujis were good?)
- username223 10y agoI just re-listened to it, and it reminded me that Opals are excellent. If you can find them, i.e. you live in Washington, try them. They look like some of the worst apples (golden delicious), but they're some of the best.