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An Introduction to Apples

An Introduction to Apples. History of Apples. Where do apples come from?. Grow wild in Kazakhstan (central Asia). Who first used apples for food?. Stone-age people (cavemen - 2 million to 6 thousand years ago). Who first grew apples?. Ancient Greeks grew several kinds by 400 BC.

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An Introduction to Apples

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  1. An Introduction to Apples NSF North Mississippi GK-12

  2. History of Apples NSF North Mississippi GK-12

  3. Where do apples come from? • Grow wild in Kazakhstan (central Asia) NSF North Mississippi GK-12

  4. Who first used apples for food? • Stone-age people • (cavemen - 2 million to 6 thousand years ago) NSF North Mississippi GK-12

  5. Who first grew apples? • Ancient Greeks grew several kinds by 400 BC NSF North Mississippi GK-12

  6. When did apples come to America? • Grown in New England by 1630 NSF North Mississippi GK-12

  7. Neat stories about apples. • William Tell • Johnny Appleseed NSF North Mississippi GK-12

  8. Science of Apples NSF North Mississippi GK-12

  9. Where can apples grow? • Most of North America, Europe, Asia • Need an average winter temperature of 32oF for at least 2 months. • Hilltops, sides of hills NSF North Mississippi GK-12

  10. What are apples? • Closely related to roses. • Scientific name is: • Malus domestica NSF North Mississippi GK-12

  11. Apple Farming NSF North Mississippi GK-12

  12. Who grows the most apples? • China - 41% • United States - 10% • Washington - 6% • New York and Michigan • 1% each NSF North Mississippi GK-12

  13. How do we use apples? • Eaten fresh - 50% • As cider, juice, jelly - 20% • As applesauce and pies - 17% NSF North Mississippi GK-12

  14. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. NSF North Mississippi GK-12

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