Nutritional Information

1. Apples deserve to be called "nutritional powerhouses."
2. Apples contain Vitamin C, which is a powerful natural antioxidant capable of blocking some of the damage caused by free radicals, as well as boosting the body's resistance.
3. Apples contain Vitamin B (riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin B-6), which are key in maintaining red blood cells and keeping the nervous system in good health.
4. Apples are rich in dietary fiber. Diets high in fiber can help prevent the development of certain diseases and may help reduce the amount of bad cholesterol in your blood.
5. Apples are high in phytonutrients that help protect the body from the negative effects of free radicals.
6. Apples contain minerals such as calcium, potassium and phosphorus.
7. Apples contain no fat, are low in calories and help curb hunger, making them a great nutritional snack.

Fun Facts

1. More than 2,500 varieties of apples are grown in the United States, but only the crabapple is native to North America.
2. Apple trees take 5 years to produce their first fruit.
3. Apples ripen 6 to 10 times faster at room temperature than they do if refrigerated.
4. Apples range in size from as small as a cherry to as large as a grapefruit.
5. The largest apple ever picked was 3-pounds.
6. Apples are a member of the rose family.
7. A peck of apples weighs about 10.5 pounds. A bushel of apples weighs about 42 pounds.
8. It takes roughly 36 apples to create 1-gallon of apple cider.

Crop Schedule

** Potatoes and Cabbage are also available (grown by local farmers)