Honeycrisp moves into top six
For the first time, Honeycrisp will make the list of the top six apple varieties produced in the United States
Good to know: WSU releases WA 38 apple
The latest release from WSU, WA 38, is an eye-catching, large, dark red apple with a remarkably firm, crisp, and
The aristocratic Bosc
For many in the United States, when they think of pears, the image is of the fully ripe, yellow, fragrant,
Arctic apples
The Arctic Granny and Arctic Golden keep their white flesh after slicing. Photo Courtesy of Neal Carter The core idea
A plethora of pears
Left to right: Joseph Postman's choice pears ranks are Devoe, the Asian pear Hosui, Ayers, Russet Bartlett, and Rousselet.
Arctic apples get cold shoulder
The U.S. Apple Association, the Northwest Horticultural Council, and the British Columbia Fruit Growers’ Association have all stated their opposition
Curator’s choice
Pear trees growing at the repository In spring (inset) and fall. As unique and individually colorful as are the fruit
Good to Know: A gem of a pear
US 71655-014 has been tested in Hood River, Oregon, for ten years, and is expected to be released soon. A
Last Bite–A peach with longevity
Appreciated for its red skin and golden flesh, the O’Henry peach has been an important part of the variety
Good to Know — Consumers prefer WA 2
WA 2 is a bright red-pink color with distinct lenticels. It is at prime eating quality several months after harvest.