What is the best way to store whole apples?

[Stubbornhillfarm]

In our area, the apple harvest is more than plentiful. We picked 19lbs yesterday. Some I will sauce and I want to try apple butter and of course some will become crisp! However, as we were talking with friends last night, one mentioned that due to the recent hurricane, that apple prices will skyrocket after fall as many in the storms tracks, lost their harvest. I don't know that this is an accurate statement, but it did make me think that perhaps we should pick more and store them whole. We do like to just eat them plain too. Any ideas?

 

[retiredwith4acres]

My mother says in the mid twentieth century they used to wrap each apple in newspaper and store them in the cellar. She said they would last many months. That might depend on which kind of apple but suppose the wrapping would help keep rot from spreading from one to the other, not sure just guessing that was the reason. It would also keep them "dark".

 

[Stubbornhillfarm]

My mother says in the mid twentieth century they used to wrap each apple in newspaper and store them in the cellar. She said they would last many months. That might depend on which kind of apple but suppose the wrapping would help keep rot from spreading from one to the other, not sure just guessing that was the reason. It would also keep them "dark".

I was going to try this method for tomatoes until I used them all for other things! I will surely try it with the apples! Thank you. P.S. How long have you been tending bees? I've been kicking around the idea for a couple of years.

 

[retiredwith4acres]

I am in my third year of bees. When we got the $750 rebate from government a few years back, I wanted to use it for something American made and beneficial to me and environment. SO, I decided on the bees since I had been interested in beekeeping as another thing for self sufficiency in case needed. I bought two hives and have worked with them since then. We have a local beekeeping group and I have learned everything through it and working with mentors from that group. (the old guys have years of experience and willing to teach) WE took a 3 day class this spring which also helped. We got about 2 gallons honey last year but none this year. The spring was very wet, rained a little most everyday so washing away pollen. Then we have had drought the rest of the time and no nectar. We began feeding them sugar water a few weeks ago but now have some blooms of goldenrod. Hopefully they will have enough to get through the winter. It is really dependent on weather and disease. We try to check them weekly or at the least monthly. It is an education process!!! I like it but have developed an allergy to bee stings. I only work them during the week so I can get to the doctor if stung. (live in very, very small town). I recommend beekeeping but it takes reading and some work.

We now have 3 hives and might like to expand next year. Maybe next year will be better. lol If you decide to start, let me know and I'll help in any way I can.

 

[Stubbornhillfarm]

I am in my third year of bees. When we got the $750 rebate from government a few years back, I wanted to use it for something American made and beneficial to me and environment. SO, I decided on the bees since I had been interested in beekeeping as another thing for self sufficiency in case needed. I bought two hives and have worked with them since then. We have a local beekeeping group and I have learned everything through it and working with mentors from that group. (the old guys have years of experience and willing to teach) WE took a 3 day class this spring which also helped. We got about 2 gallons honey last year but none this year. The spring was very wet, rained a little most everyday so washing away pollen. Then we have had drought the rest of the time and no nectar. We began feeding them sugar water a few weeks ago but now have some blooms of goldenrod. Hopefully they will have enough to get through the winter. It is really dependent on weather and disease. We try to check them weekly or at the least monthly. It is an education process!!! I like it but have developed an allergy to bee stings. I only work them during the week so I can get to the doctor if stung. (live in very, very small town). I recommend beekeeping but it takes reading and some work.

We now have 3 hives and might like to expand next year. Maybe next year will be better. lol If you decide to start, let me know and I'll help in any way I can.

What a great way to re-invest your money! Amazing how you can develope an alergy like that. Sounds like a wise choice to only work with them during the week. I am sorry to hear that the honey is just not there for you this year. I hope that next year it is flowing!! We have a friend that grows thousands of pumpkins. He actually rented a hive this year to pollinate his crop. I thought what a smart bee keeper to come up with an idea of renting out his hives!! I will let you know if we decide to move ahead with this idea. It is always good to have some extra words of wisdom! Take care.