One of the joys of fall in Iowa is going to an orchard to get apples freshly picked off the trees. I-S-U Extension fruit crop specialist, Suzanne Slack, says the drought has had some impact, especially for the growers who couldn’t irrigate their crop. One is the size of the fruit you see on the trees.
Some apples are impacted in their appearance.
She says the smaller size and earlier maturation can impact taste as well.
Slack says getting the apples right out of the orchard is still the best way to ensure you are getting the freshest fruit possible.
She says finding an apple orchard in Iowa is not tough.
Slack says with the early maturation, you might want to get out sooner than later to find the best selection of fresh apples.
