Guest guest Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Different varieties are diferent sizes Erin but I guess even our produce has been " supersized " . Once you add in all the (taxpayer sourced) subsidies the big agri-industry producers get - the chemical bombs (I love that - can't wait to tell my boss lol) aren't really all that much cheaper, except for the advantage volume gives them. Organics are more " expensive " because the farms are smaller and the process is much more physically labor-intensive. The big beautiful shiny apples used to tempt me too but they taste like styrofoam to me compared to the organics. And how often do you get one where the juice literally drips down your arm? Oh man, now I can't wait for apple season! Are you where you could get them direct from a grower Erin? That would at least cut out the market middleman. At least you're eating apples & not cheetos or something! Peace, Diane , " Erin " <truepatriot wrote: > > But why are the organic apples always so darned small!? > I knew this about apples being among the highest in > pesticides, but every time I look at those tiny little, > expensive, organic apples, I end up back at the bigger > and relatively cheaper chemical bombs. Let's hope > the vinegar I use to clean them does some good. > > -Erin > www.zenpawn.com/vegblog > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 I am able to buy fairly large organic apples at my local coop. I believe that commercial apples are sprayed with something to make them take on water and appear larger. However, that compromises flavor and nutrients. I believe that organic apples have a much better flavor. Have ever noticed that commercial grapes are longer while organic grapes tend to be rounder--it is what they spray on commercial grapes to get them to grow faster and they appear longer & larger. I believe that apples are treated similarly. I live in an area that raises apples commercially so I have access to an abundance of apples from backyard trees--so many, sometimes in late summer and fall, that we end up composting them. Of course, we get very picky about variety at that point. My favorite is gravensteins which grow in my mother's back yard. Kathleen Eureka CA Erin <truepatriot wrote: But why are the organic apples always so darned small!? I knew this about apples being among the highest in pesticides, but every time I look at those tiny little, expensive, organic apples, I end up back at the bigger and relatively cheaper chemical bombs. Recent Activity 59 New Members 113 New Files Visit Your Group TV Staying in tonight? Check Daily Picks & see what to watch. New web site? Drive traffic now. Get your business on search. Start a group in 3 easy steps. Connect with others. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I live in New Hampshire, so this is prime apple country. There are some local farmer's markets where I could get some direct (or drive further and get them from the orchards myself). I have, however, become enamored with red delicious apples, not because I think they are the best tasting, but I read they have the most antioxidants in their skin. LOL. They do not seem as available among the locally grown. I heed the advice of avoiding most of the other top 12 pesticide produce items, however. For example, for my daily dose of berries, I use organic frozen. I get my celery organic too. I haven't seen organic peaches that often, so my consumption there also contains undesirables. Hmph. -Erin www.zenpawn.com/vegblog , " strayfeather1 " <otherbox2001 wrote: > > Are you where you could get them direct from a grower Erin? That > would at least cut out the market middleman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I love organic apples. The smell of the bin they're in the frig when you open it tells all. They smell and taste great. If you are paying by the pound, it doesn't matter if the apple is small or large. If it is small, for your 2 servings of fruit maybe you can have some organic grapes too. Much better than a 2-serving-humongous apple that may have traces of pesticides. Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Thanks for explaining about grapes. Having trouble getting my daughter to eat them because she is associating their smaller size with sourness. If these were non-organic the small ones might be sour. Now I can explain the difference in size and shape. I did get her to eat some today but maybe this will help. Thanks, Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Debbie, I might suggest other fruit for a small child other than grapes. When we had the day care grapes were not allowed due to a choking hazard. One thing you can do is cut the grapes into thirds so it is safer. Deanna , Reed Deborah <debjreed wrote: > > Thanks for explaining about grapes. Having trouble > getting my daughter to eat them ://mail. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 She really isn't that small. She's eleven. Just very picky about what she eats. Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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