What is a harvest apple?
“Harvest Apple” is a colloquial term for a variety of apple called the “primate.” Apples come in hundreds of varieties from all over the world. Some are edible, and some are inedible, and are known as “crab apples.” Harvest apples, or “primates” are just one variety out of international multitudes.OriginHarvest apples originated around 1840 on the farm of Calvin D. Bingham in Camillus, New York.GrowthThe harvest apple has a long growing period over 8 to 12 weeks. The harvest period falls in late July, and usually extends through October.UsesWhile some apples are inedible, or used mainly for cooking, the harvest apple is known as a very good eating apple, straight or in fruit salads.CharacteristicsHarvest apples are medium-sized, and often ribbed. The skin is yellow and thin, and usually has a red blushing on one side. The flesh is crisp, juicy, and tart.Fun FactsThe harvest apple tree is particularly hardy, and bears fruit quite heavily over an 8 to 12 week period.
