{"product_id":"apple-scion-horse-apple","title":"Apple Scion, Horse Apple","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"7mtqdy\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"51\"\u003eApple Scion Wood – Horse Apple (Malus domestica)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"464\"\u003eHorse Apple is an old American heirloom variety known for its unusually large fruit and dependable production. Historically grown in farm orchards across the eastern United States, it earned its name from the impressive size of its apples. The fruit is typically yellow to greenish with occasional blush, and the firm flesh offers a mild sweet-tart flavor suitable for fresh eating and traditional kitchen uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"12c7rhb\" data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"489\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"771\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eLarge historic farm apple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eHorse Apple was commonly planted in older American homestead orchards where reliable production and large fruit were valued. Its name reflects the notably large size of the apples, which made them useful for household cooking and food preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eMild sweet-tart flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eThe flesh is firm and moderately juicy with a balanced sweet and tart flavor. While not considered a highly aromatic dessert apple, it performs well as an all-purpose fruit for everyday use in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eUseful for cooking and fresh eating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eHorse Apple is often used for baking, sauces, and cooking because the flesh holds flavor well when heated. The large fruit also makes it convenient for slicing and preparing for pies or applesauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eReliable orchard producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eTraditional orchard growers appreciated this variety for its dependable crops and adaptability to farm orchards. When planted alongside compatible pollination partners, it can provide consistent harvests in a mixed apple planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1o2c85r\" data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eType: Apple scion wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eVariety: Horse Apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eSun requirements: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eSoil requirements: Medium, well-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eBloom time: Mid-season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eBloom color: White to pale pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eFruit qualities: Large fruit with firm flesh; mild sweet-tart flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eFruit uses: Fresh eating, baking, applesauce, cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003eFruit ripening month: September–October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003eRequired chill hours: ~800–1000 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003ePollination requirements: Requires a different apple variety for pollination. Good pollination partners include Golden Delicious, Liberty, Fuji, Gala, Enterprise, Granny Smith, and Honeycrisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness zones: 4–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bihd29\" data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003eImportant: What You Are Buying (Scion Wood)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003eThis product is apple scion wood, which is a dormant cutting taken from a mature tree during winter. It is essentially a stick with no roots and will not grow on its own. In order to grow a tree, the scion must be grafted onto a compatible apple rootstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003eGrafting allows growers to combine the fruiting variety with a root system that controls tree size, vigor, and adaptability. If you are planning to graft this season, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/collections\/fruit-tree-rootstock-bare-roots\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/collections\/fruit-tree-rootstock-bare-roots\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eselection of apple rootstocks\u003c\/a\u003e and build your own apple tree.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenheart Farm","offers":[{"title":"Apple Scion","offer_id":47819103437059,"sku":"APSC-08","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/apple-scion-horse-apple","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}