Growing 600 HEIRLOOM APPLE TREE VARIETIES 😋 🍎 ⭐

Bill O'Keefe grows over 600 different heirloom apple varieties, some with histories that span hundreds of years. In this video, Bill talks about his favourite heritage apple trees. He also talks about tasting apples and how flavours can change over time. Bill's orchard is near Port Elgin, Ontario. #fruittreecare #heirloomapples #heirloomappletrees

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Heirloom Apple Trees Vs Supermarket Apples
37:27 About O'Keefe Grange's Heirloom Apple Trees
01:08 Newtown Pippin Apple History
01:37 Blenheim Orange Apple History
02:14 Snow Apple History
02:52 Tasting Apple Like Wine
03:25 How Apple Flavours Change
03:53 Challenges in Growing Heirloom Apple Trees
4:24 Why Save Heirloom Apple Trees?

Most of these heirloom apple varieties are NOT available in any supermarket. If you want to taste them you'll need to find a grower, or grow them yourself!

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