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The State That's Led The US In Apple Production Since The 1920s

In the summer of 2020, a 194-year-old apple tree in Vancouver, Washington, died. Given the tumultuous nature of the year, it's no wonder this story slipped under the radar; yet, the tale is captivating. Dubbed "the Old Apple Tree," the tree allegedly sprouted from seeds gifted to Royal Navy Lieutenant Aemilius Simpson at a London dinner party. The Old Apple Tree helped kickstart apple production in the Evergreen State, which has been the nation's leading apple producer since the 1920s.

Over 60% of the nation's apple harvest comes from Washington, a state that tends to produce bigger, brighter, and more flavorful fruit. The reason apples taste so good lies in a dramatic diurnal shift, the large swing between daytime

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