Episode 54 - How are New Apple Varieties Made?

Today I have a special treat for you, learn what goes on behind the scenes for the development of a new apple variety. I did an interview a couple years ago with Karen from the Midwest Apple Improvement Association (MAIA). I published that interview on my Eat Shop Waste Not podcast.The current biggest claim to fame for MAIA is the Evercrisp apple. They have lots of new varieties that any crisp apple lover is going to go wild for. I already talked about the Ludacrisp apple on the podcast.They also have these varieties that I have tried.* Rosalee* Sweet Zinger* Sweet Maia* SummersetI will soon be trying their varieties - Scruffy, Red Zeppelin, and Amarilla Soul and will report about them. Get full access to What Apple to Eat Today at whatappletoeattoday.substack.com/subscribe