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September 2024
1. What famous red apple was discovered in Iowa in the 1870’s?
The Red Delicious Apple variety was discovered in the 1870s as a chance seedling growing on a farm in Peru, Iowa owned by Jesse Hiatt. Jesse tried to chop down the seedling several times, but the tree would repeatedly grow back so it let it be discovered it produced wonderful red apples.
2. What orange fruit is harvested in Iowa, but a neighboring state produces 95% of them in the United States?
Illinois harvests 95% of the pumpkins in the United States at around 630 million pounds each year. The next 5 largest pumpkin-producing States by weight were Indiana with 160 million pounds, California with 120 million pounds, Michigan and Pennsylvania with 90 million pounds each, and Virginia with 50 million pounds. Iowa ranks far behind at an estimated 30 million pounds per year.
3. What trendy vegetable grown in Iowa is not harvested until September?
Kale. Kale is a cruciferous vegetable from the mustard family, which includes vegetables like broccoli and Brussels sprouts, but it's most closely related to cabbage. Like cabbage, its leaves are very tough and, while growing, can stand up to extreme temperatures–hot and cold. Kale’s flavor gets a little sweet when grown in a light frost, so don’t fear the cold weather.
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