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Sp307-N-Selecting Quality Grapes, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Sp307-N-Selecting Quality Grapes, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Home Garden, Lawn, and Landscape
The grape is a very versatile fruit. The wide array of uses for it include fresh consumption (table grapes), raisins, jellies, jams, pies, juices, wines or blends with other fruits in numerous products. The degree of fruit ripeness needed will vary somewhat, depending on the intended use of the grapes. Therefore, an awareness of the ripening process and its impact on fruit quality is important for consumers as well as home and commercial grape growers. Grapes undergo many changes during the ripening process. As this process proceeds, it may be difficult to select the time at which the grape is …
Sp307-L-Selecting Quality Apples, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Sp307-L-Selecting Quality Apples, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Home Garden, Lawn, and Landscape
Apples, often called the “King of Fruits,” are grown commercially and in home orchards in all parts of Tennessee. Most varieties of apples can be successfully grown, although some may present special challenges. The primary harvest period for Tennessee apples extends from about mid-August to mid or late October. Some producers have varieties which will ripen either earlier or later than this time. Growers having cold storage facilities can supply markets with quality apples for several months after harvest. Currently, no Tennessee apple growers are using controlled atmosphere facilities which allow storage of fruit for up to 10 or 12 …