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How Do Pesticides Work on Apple Orchards?
Pesticides are sprayed on average every 14 days from pre-bloom to harvest, except during the blooming stage. No pesticides are sprayed during the blooming phase to avoid harming pollinators. However, plenty of pests can attack the apple tree, so customizing the proper formulation of pest control to the correct pest is key to pest control in apple orchards.
Reasons Why to Choose Organic Apples and Products Made from Organic Apples
Of course, the number one reason to choose organic apples or products made from organic apples is that pesticides and additive chemicals applied to non-organic apples are toxic. In some cases, organic wax is applied to apples to replace the wax the apples lost during the washing process. The wax prevents the apple from losing moisture.
If the washing process did not clean all of the pesticide chemicals from the apple, the chemicals could be sealed in when the wax is applied. So when you wash the apples, you won’t be able to get rid of the residual pesticide chemicals left on the apples.
Other reasons toย choose organic applesย and products made from organic apples include:
- Organic apples don’t require extra scrubbing when eating, cooking, or baking with them.
- Organic apples don’t poison you or the orchard workers.
- Organic apples are as fresh as the day they were harvested and taste better.
- Organic apples are as affordable as non-organic apples when they are in season.
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Our apple products areย 100% natural, organic, and certified by the USDA. Not only are our apple cider vinegar, APPLESAUCEs, apple juice, and ciders made from organic apples, but we don’t incorporate genetically modified organisms into our products. Check out our store locator to shop now.
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