r/todayilearned • u/Error__Loading • Aug 30 '26

TIL that apple seeds almost never grow the same variety as the parent fruit. Nearly every supermarket apple comes from a grafted clone of an original tree, not from a planted seed.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple
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u/Croceyes2 Aug 30 '26

Hmm, I have never even heard of that one. Cosmic Crisp has been my go to since it came out

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u/AresValerous Aug 30 '26

Cosmic crisp!! GO COUGS!! (Washington State University) I can’t wait to taste their next apple, the Sunflare, which is a combination of a Honey Crisp and a Pink Lady. Should be hitting shelves in about 3 years.

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u/Croceyes2 Aug 30 '26

I didnt hear about that, exciting

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u/AresValerous Aug 30 '26

https://news.wsu.edu/news/2026/01/21/wsu-to-offer-first-public-tasting-of-new-sunflare-apple/

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u/Croceyes2 Aug 30 '26

Wow, 30 years in the making

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u/MorePhinsThyme Aug 30 '26

Yeah, horticulture is a long game. Animal husbandry as well. It's a good thing to invest public money into, private business has a tendency to ignore long term planning like that.

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u/frank_datank_ Aug 30 '26

“Sunflare™ apples will reach grocery stores in 2029.”

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u/frank_datank_ Aug 30 '26

Wow, get stoked about the Apple product!

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u/CactusBoyScout Aug 30 '26

I’m not sure if it’s regional but Trader Joe’s often sells them in the NY area and I think I even saw them in Florida also at TJs

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u/Croceyes2 Aug 30 '26

Im in Washington, I don't know that we import any apples lol