Apple Facts:
General:
- Origin: Central Asia, where the wild ancestor, Malus sieversii, still exists.
- Cultivation: Worldwide, most widely grown species in the genus Malus.
- Production: Apple makes up half of the world's deciduous fruit tree production.
- Varieties: Over 2,500 varieties grown in the US alone.
Interesting:
- Floating Apples: Apples float in water because a quarter of their volume is air.
- The Power of Leaves: It takes the energy from 50 apple tree leaves to produce one apple.
- Seedy Secrets: The average apple has 5 seeds.
- Apple Bobbing Science: Apples are less dense than water, making them perfect for apple bobbing.
Health:
- Fiber Power: An average apple provides 20% of your recommended daily fiber intake.
- Vitamin Boost: Apples are packed with vitamins and minerals.
- Healthy Choice: Apples have no fat, sodium, or cholesterol.
Random:
- Ripening Rate: Apples ripen 6-10 times faster at room temperature than when refrigerated.
- Cider Surprise: It takes about 36 apples to create one gallon of apple cider.
