Washington State Apple Harvest

Washington apples and trade has a large impact for our state. Jesse Tam, they are known around the nation and the world. Apples are a staple, they might grow in any backyard or garden. There are varieties in our region, but the most majority of the crop in Washington State are - Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Braeburn, Honeycrisps and Cameo.

The apple season starts in mid-August and continues into fall. Each year, more than 100 million apple boxes are harvested and each box weighs about 40 pounds.  The harvest each year for Washington apples you purchase are picked by hand.  There are no harvesting machines for the annual crops.

Red Delicious made up three quarters of Washington's apple crop.

Washington designated apple as it's state fruit in 1989.  Most of the region's apples come from the Wenatchee Valley.  Our state produces almost 60 percent of the nation's supply of apples and have the best apple picking in the country. Take a day trip to Wentachee Valley near Leavenworth is a great way to spend a weekend.

There are several orchards near Seattle with large varieties of apple for those you enjoy the u pick. Plan ahead for dates and availability. Thanks for reading Jesse https://jesse-tam.blogspot.com/

Eye on the Sky

Keep your eye on the sky. Jesse Tam, here's to the best sky show this weekend between Oct. 20 and 22 to view the Orionid meteor shower. The meteors will streak across the sky are some of the fastest and brightest among meteor showers for stargazers.  The shower should be visible both Friday and Saturday nights with the best viewing between midnight and dawn. 

Clear skies are expected in the southwestern region of U.S. for viewers, while those in the northwestern and central region will be clouds and more difficult to view. Find a area away from bright lights and open field for best observation.  Don't worry if your miss the amazing showers, there is still November and December when you can view Leonids and Geminds.

Keep those dates on the calendar and bundle up as you watch the light show above.  Find a dark site and plan ahead for more stargazing. 

Stay connected, thanks for reading  Jesse https://jesse-tam.blogspot.com/