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Evans Farms      122289 South Molalla Hwy 213       Oregon City, OR  97045

For centuries APPLES have enjoyed a warm spot in the hearts of man.  Most of these varieties will

grow and will bear good fruit in the United States.  Like other temperate-zone fruits, most of the apples will

require four-seasons where they will receive 900 to 1200 hours of chilling to really flourish.  Most apples will

bear fruit in the Zones 6 and 7, while a few will grow well in the warmer parts of Zone 5 and those able to

The important point to remember in matching apple trees to your climate is to find a variety that blooms

just after the last killing frost and ripens just ahead of the first freezes in the autumn.   There is no sure fire

index for this.  Local climates radically affect the blossom and the harvest times.  However, your local nursery

Store fruit for winter use in cardboard or wooden boxes that are well ventilated to allow air circulation. 

Do not line the boxes with paper or individually wrap the fruit.  The best storage temperature should be 30 to

Immediately after picking the fruit, store it.  Do not store with onions, potatoes, or other strong smelling

items as the fruit will absorb flavor volatiles from them.  Maintain high humidity in storage.  Inspect regularly

for mold, flesh breaking down, freezing, or excessive ripening.   The storage life of the fruit varies as to the

variety and the storage temperature. The apple that is held too long will become soft and mealy with possible

NOVEMBER 2009 

Nov. 14 & 15,  Sat. & Sun.

          Call to pre-register  503-632-3475.

Nov. 24  Poinsettias arrive

Nov. 26  Thanksgiving Day - Store closed

Dec 5 & 6, Sat. & Sun.

 

Dec 25 - Christmas Day - Store closed

JANUARY 2010 

Jan 1 - New Years’s Day - Store closed