Is the Red Delicious apple grown in Washington the same Red Delicious apple grown in Georgia?
They do not look the same. Answer: Both states grow the same Red Delicious variety. However, when the Red Delicious variety is grown in the South it looks different than it does when grown in the cool Pacific Northwest. Our Red Delicious apples are rounder than and not as elongated as those from Washington. Also, ours are not as red. If you are only familiar with Washington State apples, try some of the ones grown here in Georgia. You will not be disappointed. Q: Can sweet potatoes be eaten raw? A: Yes. They can be peeled, sliced and eaten as a snack. You can also bake them like Irish potatoes. Try them as French fries or slice them thin and fry them in hot oil to make sweet potato chips. Q: When is apple season in Georgia? A: The bulk of Georgia’s apple harvest is in the late summer and fall (August –December) but a few varieties ripen in early summer. The long season is due to our geography (north-south orientation and changes in elevation) and due to the fact that we grow almost fou
