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beamsplashx
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just found out honeycrisp apples became available in 1991

now i'm wondering why the FUCK everyone only ever got red delicious apples when i was growing up in the 90s

throwing away all science to say i actually got depression from a childhood of eating the homework of fruits

TY-PESH
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oh man this story is actually very interesting (to me). the short answer is like everything that sucks about america today, the modern red delicious apple can be traced back to post WW2 capitalist min maxing

red delicious apples used to be good, but in the 50s with the advent of the supermarket, they were selectively bred for appearances so they would look good on store shelves for a long time. the taste and texture of red delicious apples suffered as a result. the red delicious apple has finally been overthrown by galas and fujis as most popular apple in america, so at least future generations won't have to suffer

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snazzy
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This is also the case for tomatoes! Supermarket jumbo tomatoes are often watery and minimally flavored because they are bred specifically to have a uniform appearance and long shelf-life.

Also, when I recommend gardening to people as a hobby, I recommend starting with herbs. This is because most popular herbs are extremely easy to grow in temperate climates as long as you have a balcony or backyard with direct sunlight. Basil is INSANELY productive! The only reason why it's expensive at the grocery store is because basil leaves wilt and rot within a few days, meaning the supplier has to constantly provide more basil to the store (cost of packaging, plus transportation, etc). The shitty hydroponic basil cups are popular because they last longer at the store.

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