Project Overview
FNE07-614
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 2007: $9,237.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2008
Region: Northeast
State: New York
Project Leader:
Louis Lego, Jr., Jr.
Elderberry Pond, LLC
Commodities
- Fruits: apples, general tree fruits
Practices
- Education and Training: decision support system
Proposal summary:
Disease-resistant apples are available in the nursery trade, but many growers are hesitant to plant them due to little public information concerning their eating and cooking qualities. This project will evaluate 44 commercial, disease-resistant, and heirloom apple varieties to quantify their suitability for fresh eating, baking, fresh slices, drying, and juicing. Outreach will be through articles, presentations, and newsletters.
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