Did you know that according to the Environmental Working Group, average grocery apples are one of the most pesticide-contaminated crops? Pesticides are sprayed directly onto both the leaves and the apples, and they are able to seep into the core of the apple through the bowl-shape at the top where the stem emerges. That’s why apples made it onto the “Dirty Dozen” list, which is the EWG’s list of crops they recommend buying the organic version of, as opposed to their “Clean Fifteen” that they say you can get away with buying non-organic, which includes pineapples and onions.
Here at Parrish, although we haven’t gone as far as getting certified for organic produce yet, we are pesticide-free. All of our apples are grown naturally, untouched by harsh chemicals. Eating an apple grown in our orchards is like picking an apple off the tree in Grandma’s back yard, and we think this is most noticeable with our Red Delicious variety. It’s common for store-bought Red Delicious apples to be only red, not so delicious, with a mealy texture. But our Red Delicious are truly tasty, and they have a crunchier texture.
As it’s Thursday, we’re open from 9 – 5 today, and our apples await you in the big red barn. We hope everyone has a wonderful Friday Eve!
