National Apple Day is observed on October 21 and is devoted exclusively to apple-related festivities, including apple pie, apple sauce, apple crisps, and more. The list is virtually endless. This day serves as a reminder to value the apple in all its diverse manifestations. Commence apple aficionados worldwide on October 21 by selecting your preferred variety, experimenting with a new variety (such as the ultra-crisp, brilliant yellow, non-browning Opal® apples), and sharing in the festivities.
The background of National Apple Day
Research has indicated that the earliest documented instances of untamed apple trees appeared in central Asian regions between 10 and 20 million years ago. Despite having an initial inclination towards sourness, apple trees eventually developed the ability to yield milder fruits. This advancement would enhance their appeal as prey for untamed fauna, consequently facilitating their dispersal across the continent. The apple ultimately arrived in Europe as early as the 17th century BC. Some historians speculate that the Roman populace cultivated and refined the apple into the more palatable, sweet, and sizable fruits we recognize today.
The apple has subsequently become an integral part of American identity and consciousness (consider the renowned tale of Johnny Appleseed, the idiom “as American as apple pie,” and the moniker “The Big Apple”). In actuality, the United States has a relatively minor impact on the global apple industry; its sole indigenous variety, the crabapple, is frequently deemed unpalatable for natural consumption.
Moreover, despite being observed in the United States as well, National Apple Day originated in Europe. The charity organization Common Ground, based in the United Kingdom, established it on October 21st, 1990, with the purpose of increasing public consciousness regarding the significance of diversity across various communities. Despite the holiday’s original significance having been somewhat neglected, apple aficionados continue to celebrate it with great fervor by gushing about their adoration for the over 7,500 distinct apple varieties cultivated worldwide!
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National Apple Day Activities
Consume Apples
The apparent and unambiguous option. To ward off the doctor, make today enjoyable with a succulent, juicy apple. Consider experimenting with an entirely new variety of apple: an Opal® apple.
Establish an apple tree
In order to adequately prepare for National Apple Day the following year, plant an apple tree in your yard. Your future self will be appreciative.
Spread Apple Delight
National Apple Day may be unknown to some; spread the word by distributing apples to family, acquaintances, and even strangers… Everyone enjoys a delicious apple.
Five Apple types that you should try
One of the few apples that does not naturally discolor and is not genetically modified, the Opal® apple is a cross between a Topaz apple and a Golden Delicious apple. Cultivated exclusively in the United States by FirstFruits Farms in Washington, it possesses a distinctive crunch and a sweet and sour flavor.
Originally from Australia, this green apple was given its name after Maria Ann Smith.
A red apple developed by the University of Minnesota Horticultural Research Center.
The hybrid apple variety in question was created by scientists located in Fujisaki, Japan.
Unintentionally discovered in an Oregon orchard in 1987.
NATIONAL APPLE DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | October 21 | Saturday |
| 2024 | October 21 | Monday |
| 2025 | October 21 | Tuesday |
| 2026 | October 21 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | October 21 | Thursday |
