Some of the tastiest treats are organically grown produce.  Apples offer numerous vitamins, minerals, and other health benefits for the consumer.  Because they are grown in many varieties, customers shop for apples to suit any need in the kitchen.  From baking to boiling, apples are diverse in both their tastes and uses.

Many farmers feel that it is next to impossible to grow fruit without pesticides.  Apples are among the most popular produce, and although they reportedly taste better without these chemicals, consumers admit they must be difficult to grow organically.  Farmers struggle with worms and other pests that can cover the apples in disease.  Powdery mildew, apple scab, and fire blight can all affect an apple’s worth.  Typically, scab is the only disease that destroys the fruit itself, so farmers and scientists have been working together to overcome this obstacle.

Growers found that choosing species of apples that are resistant to disease is important for organic consumers.  One apple, called “liberty,” is a disease resistant fruit that consumers feel is both healthy and tastes delicious.  Another, called “enterprise,” is a great choice for creating baked goods and dried fruit. Sometimes, new species of apples that are resistant to growing problems can also lack taste.  Farmers have to make sure that the produce will be enjoyed by consumers everywhere.

Some small apple farmers agree that placing brown bags over the fruit guarantees that the produce remains pesticide free.  The organic fruit is protected from pests as well as inclement weather.  Growers are able to check the fruit for ripeness by monitoring its color changes.  Obviously, maintaining good soil and nutrients for the growing fruit is a key to the tastiest results.  Ensuring that the organic fruit is delivered in its most natural state is important for the grower’s success and buyer’s satisfaction.