Apples

Apples are one of the most popular fruits in the world. They grow on apple trees and come in many colors like red, green, and yellow. Apples are crunchy, juicy, and can taste sweet or a little sour. People eat them fresh, bake them into pies, or turn them into apple juice and applesauce.

How Apples Grow

Apple trees grow from tiny seeds, but most farmers plant young trees instead. In the spring, the trees bloom with pretty pink and white flowers. Bees visit the flowers and help them turn into apples. The apples grow all summer and are ready to pick in the fall.

Kinds of Apples

There are thousands of different kinds of apples. Some famous ones are Red Delicious, Granny Smith, Gala, and Fuji. Each kind has its own color, taste, and feel. Some apples are best for eating fresh, while others are better for baking or making cider.

Fun Facts

• Apples float in water because one quarter of their size is air.
• The science of growing apples is called pomology.
• It takes about 36 apples to make one gallon of apple cider.

Did You Know?

The biggest apple ever picked weighed more than four pounds, which is about the same as a small bowling ball!