The Maryland Apple Calendar, Stage by Stage
A stage-by-stage Maryland apple calendar keyed to NOAA’s Baltimore frost windows, with adjustments for western mountains and the Eastern Shore.
The Best Apple Varieties for Maryland
Maryland’s frost dates, winter chill, and regional differences from the Eastern Shore to Garrett County determine which apple types will actually bear fruit here.
The Maine Apple Calendar, Stage by Stage
A stage-by-stage look at Maine’s apple calendar, anchored to NOAA’s Portland frost dates for spring bloom and fall harvest timing.
The Best Apple Varieties for Kentucky
Kentucky’s cold winters rarely harm apple trees, but spring frost during bloom near Louisville’s late-March to early-April window is the real threat.
The Best Apple Varieties for Iowa
Winter cold and April frost data from NOAA set the real limits on apple varieties in Iowa, and Iowa State Extension lists which cultivars have proven hardy by county.
The Idaho Apple Calendar, Stage by Stage
A stage-by-stage look at Idaho’s apple season, anchored to Boise’s NOAA frost dates, with what changes at higher elevation and colder valleys.
The Best Apple Varieties for Hawaii
Apple trees need winter chill to flower and Hawaii’s lowlands rarely provide it. This explains what elevation and site choice can change.
The Best Apple Varieties for Georgia
Georgia’s mild winters, not cold hardiness, decide which apple varieties actually bloom and bear fruit, and that answer changes by region.
Zestar Apple: One of the Few That Shrugs Off Fire Blight
Zestar is a mid-to-late August apple bred for cold climates, with a sweet, zesty, crisp bite that works fresh or in the kitchen.
Yellow Transparent Apple: Ripening Late July, and What to Plant Beside It
Yellow Transparent is an early-summer apple that ripens from late July to early August, hardy across USDA zones 3 through 8.