Home is Where You Make It
Apples are relatively not picky when it comes to where to
grow. Apples are typically found between 0 to 8,202 ft.
above sea level. They thrive in soils that are well drained and
with pH levels of about 5.5 to 7.5. They are most
abundant in temperate areas. Most apple trees can be grown
farther north than most other fruits because they blossom late
in spring,
minimizing frost damage.
Apples are grown all over the world in cooler climates. The
world grows close to 63 million tons of apples a year; that’s
about 100 billion pounds! Nearly half of the world’s apples are
grown in China, with places like USA, Argentine, and countries
in Europe also
taking a large chunk of production. Apple production has
skyrocketed since the 70s and has supplied developing countries
like Brazil over 100,000 jobs. The map below shows apple
production by the million.
