Tag: Orchard

Did you know the Paradise apple, or Malus pumila, is not a single variety but a term for specific rootstocks or apple types, some of which produce their own edible fruit? Knowing the key indicators for ripeness is crucial for harvesting delicious, flavorful apples instead of tart, starchy ones.

The apple belongs to the Rosaceae family, also known as the rose family, a diverse group of flowering plants with thousands of species. This botanical connection is evident in the five-petaled apple blossoms, which share a striking resemblance to their wild rose cousins.