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The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, September 6, 1997 Page 21 Tips on Storing Fresh Apples For most people, apples i mark the beginning of fall, with changing leaves and traditional traditional home-baking. The apple crop in Durham Region this year is expected to be plentiful and • successful. Crisp, juicy, and flavourful is the only way to describe fresh apples. Apple season continues throughout September and October. If stored properly, fresh apples are available until the following'spring. Selection: Look for apples that are firm, solid, and free of wrinkles and bruises, with clean and well coloured skin. Remember that not all apples are red! There are many varieties, varieties, all of which vary in colour, so be sure that you are judging the colour correctly. Storage: The first thing you should do with your apples is to remove any apples that are overripe or bruised because they will Farm News Plan Now For Greener Pastures The 1997 pasture has been a tough one from the first sign of spring to the end of August. This sort of season means that more care is needed needed this fall to get pastures into shape for next year. Forage plants can take some stress, but like most of us, too much is too much - and it leads to a total breakdown. For pastures that means poor winter survival, slow growth in the spring and low yields for the next season. For the livestock that are going to use those pastures it will mean lean times. Fortunately there are some things that you can do this fall to help your pastures pastures recover from the 1997 growing season. Fertilize your fields with phosphorous and potash this September. This will eliminate eliminate the stress that a lack of these nutrients puts on the plants and will help them overwinter. It will also help to stimulate forage seeds already in the soil in the following following spring. Take a soil test to get an indication of what your fields need. Nitrogen applied at this time of year is also beneficial. beneficial. Grasses will store a large percentage of the nitrogen as energy reserves. The plants use these reserves to survive the winter and to fuel early regrowth next spring. 50 to 75 pounds of nitrogen should be used per .acre. Overseed with grasses and legumes. This works best on fields where you can see bare spots (even dime- size ones). It's better to have forage seeds germinating in these spots than weed seeds or shoots from thistle rhizomes. rhizomes. Livestock can be used to work the seed into the ground by letting them graze the field after its been seeded. Their hooves will push the seed into the ground. Grasses can be seeded in the late fall or early winter. This approach, used by the turf industry, is a form of dormant dormant seeding. The soil is too cool to allow the grass seed to germinate - germination will take place in the spring when the soils warm up. Plan to frost seed if you want to add legumes. Frost seeding is done when the frost is still in the ground and can be done all winter long. cause other apples to spoil also. Soft and overripe apples are great for use in sauces and pies. Also, do not store apples near other fruit or vegetables, because they will also cause them to ripen quickly. Small amounts of apples should be stored in their original original bag in the refrigerator, where they should keep for a month. Larger quantities should be kept in a cool, dark, and well ventilated area, such as a fruit cellar or garage. Cold, humid storage ensures that apples maintain their crisp, juicy texture and flavour. Preparation: To prevent cut apples from browning, dip quickly in a weak salt solution solution of 1 tsp. (5 mL) salt to 5 cups water, or toss in a little lemon juice. Cooking choices are unlimited when using apples. Tart varieties, with high to medium acidity and a firm texture are usually best for cooking. Less acidic varieties varieties are preferred raw. Freezing: If you wish to freeze apples, first slice them (and peel if you wish). For best results, use a firm apple, and pack them in sugar solution. solution. For every 4 cups sliced apples, dissolve 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) of ascorbic acid powder powder in 1/4 cup (50 mL) cold water, to prevent browning. Sprinkle over the apples, and stir gently. Then add 1/4 cup (50 mL) of sugar. Pack fruit in freezer bags or containers and store in the freezer for up to one year. Durham Region has a large quantity of apple producers producers and pick-your-own apple orchards. For information information on apple producers near you, pick up the Durham Farm Fresh Guide to Produce at your local information centres, centres, libraries, or selected farms. 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