Apples thrive in temperate climates because they need a period of cold and dormancy in order to prosper; therefore, they are not cultivated in tropical climates. Apples are in the Rosaceae (rose) family, along with almonds, cherries, peaches, pears, plums, raspberries, and strawberries.
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Lessons for all ages: https://charlotteseedlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/7f19a-harvestofthemonth-apples-extendedlesson.pdf
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