Whenever we take a bite of a sweet and juicy apple, have you ever wondered where this fruit came from? Today, let's explore the birth process of apples!
Apples are known to be a very common fruit, but their origins are full of mystery. According to archaeologists, the earliest remains of apple trees found date back thousands of years in the region. The real origin of apples is in present-day Kazakhstan and China. The climate and soil conditions here provide an excellent environment for the growth of apples.
Apples are native to Europe, Central Asia and the western part of Xinjiang in China, and have been cultivated for more than 5,000 years, and there has been a dynasty for a long time. Central Asian wild apple is considered to be one of the birthplaces of modern cultivated apples, the original branches and fruits of European apple cultivation in Europe and the United States, European apple cultivation originated in Greece, with the discovery of the New World 300 years ago, apples were introduced to the Americas from Europe, Japan was introduced from Europe and the United States in the Meiji Restoration era, and modern cultivated apples were introduced to Asia, and then Australia and Africa have also been introduced and cultivated.
The birth of the apple is not accidental, but the result of years of hard work and wisdom of botanists. By selecting and nurturing apple trees with good qualities, they gradually cultivated the variety of varieties we know today. These include red Fuji, green apple, Jin Shuai, and so on, each with its own unique flavor and texture.
The spread of Apple is a real miracle. In the past, people could only propagate apple trees by planting, which took a lot of time and effort. With the advancement of technology, people have discovered a magical method - grafting. By grafting high-quality apple tree branches onto ordinary apple trees, a large number of high-quality apple trees can be quickly propagated. The discovery of this method has greatly accelerated the spread of apples and made them more enjoyable for more people.
The birth of the apple does not stop there, it has become one of the most popular fruits in the world. Whether it's cider, apple pie in the Americas, or apple cider vinegar in Europe, apples play an important role in different cultures. Apple's diversity and adaptability have made it a regular guest at people's tables and a part of people's lives.