Pinova or Pinata?
Well, actually both are acceptable names for the same apple.
The Pinova apple is a fairly new apple variety. It was originally bred in Germany and is a cross between a Golden Delicious, Cox’s Orange Pippin, and a Duchess of Oldenburg.
Stemilt Growers from Wenatchee, Washington holds the exclusive rights to grow, market and sell this variety in the United States. In 2004, they changed the name to PInata.
However, several independent tree farmers who already purchased the seeds and were growing this apple before Stemilt bought the rights, were allowed to continue to grow and sell it under the name Pinova.
Some fun trivia facts about apples
Folk hero Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman) did indeed spread the cultivation of apples in the United States. He knew enough about apples, however, so that he did not distribute seeds, because apples do not grow true from seeds. Instead, he established nurseries in Pennsylvania and Ohio.
In ancient Greece, tossing an apple to a girl was a traditional proposal of marriage; catching it was acceptance
The history of apple consumption dates from Stone Age cultivation in areas we now know as Austria and Switzerland.
Tens of thousands of varieties of apples are grown worldwide
Storage Tips:
Store apples in a plastic bag in the refrigerator away from strong-odored foods such as cabbage or onions to prevent flavor transfer.
Rub cut apples with lemon juice to keep slices and wedges creamy white for hours.
This information came from this link:
www.orangepippin.com/apples/pinova
