History of Apples - From Domestication to Modern Cultivation

History of Apples - From Domestication to Modern Cultivation

Explore the fascinating history and cultivation of apples in this 11-minute video. Discover why apple seeds can't produce similar apples, learn about cross-pollination, and uncover the existence of 30,000 different apple varieties. Delve into the impact of apples on the Industrial Revolution and their role in keeping Colonial Americans intoxicated. Understand apple biology, genetics, and the global spread of this fruit. Examine how Prohibition affected apple diversity and gain insights into California's apple industry, including growing seasons and regions. Learn proper apple storage techniques and uncover interesting facts about apple terminology and domestication.