{"product_id":"apple-scion-sheepnose","title":"Apple Scion, Sheepnose","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"11kkk2p\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\"\u003eApple Scion Wood – Sheepnose (Malus domestica)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"479\"\u003eSheepnose is a distinctive American heirloom apple believed to have originated in the Midwest during the 1800s, most often associated with Ohio orchard traditions. The variety is named for its unusual elongated shape that tapers toward the blossom end, giving it a pointed “sheep nose” appearance. The fruit has dense yellow flesh with a rich sweet flavor, making it a prized apple for baking and traditional autumn harvest use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"12c7rhb\" data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"763\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eDistinctive heirloom shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"539\"\u003eSheepnose apples are easily recognized by their unusual elongated form, which narrows toward the blossom end. This unique shape has made the apple memorable in historic orchards and helped give the variety its colorful name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eSweet, dense yellow flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eThe flesh is firm and fine-grained with a rich sweetness and mild acidity. Its dense texture makes it particularly well suited for baking, where the apples hold their shape and develop deep flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eExcellent baking and dessert apple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eSheepnose has long been valued as a kitchen apple. The fruit performs especially well in pies, baked dishes, and traditional autumn desserts where a sweet apple that maintains structure is preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eLate-season heirloom harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eThis variety typically ripens in mid to late fall. When stored under cool conditions, the apples can keep for several weeks, allowing growers to extend the apple season after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"189qedo\" data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eType: Apple scion wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eVariety: Sheepnose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eSun requirements: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003eSoil requirements: Medium, well-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003eBloom time: Mid-season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eBloom color: White to pale pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eFruit qualities: Firm dense yellow flesh; sweet flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003eFruit uses: Baking, pies, fresh eating, cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003eFruit ripening month: October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003eRequired chill hours: ~800–1000 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003ePollination requirements: Requires a different apple variety for pollination. Good pollination partners include Golden Delicious, Fuji, Gala, Liberty, Enterprise, Granny Smith, and Honeycrisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness zones: 4–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"13a074y\" data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003eImportant: What You Are Buying (Scion Wood)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2389\"\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=\"2391\" data-end=\"2632\"\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\" title=\"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/collections\/fruit-tree-rootstock-bare-roots\"\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":47819102945539,"sku":"APSC-07","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/apple-scion-sheepnose","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}