apples

Windfalls aren’t a loss, turn some into sauce and the rest can feed your garden

Windfall fruit isn’t automatically waste. Used wisely, it can feed wildlife, enrich your compost and soil, or be turned into delicious preserves and sauces.

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Homegrown apples can keep until Christmas if you follow a few little known rules

With the right harvest timing, careful handling and cool, stable storage, garden fruit can stay in good condition for weeks or even months. Follow these practical rules and you may still be eating your own apples at Christmas.

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Picking Apples Without Mistakes Helps Keep Your Harvest Fresh and Rot-Free for Longer

How you handle apples at harvest has a huge impact on how long they keep. Gentle picking, careful sorting and the right storage conditions will help prevent rot and unnecessary losses.

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How to Harvest and Store Apples Properly So They Keep as Long as Possible

Apple harvest timing depends on the variety and whether you want fruit for immediate eating or long storage. Learn how to pick at the right stage and store apples so they stay firm and fresh for weeks or even months.

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