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How You Can Start A Lucrative Apple Farming Business In Nigeria: The Complete Guide. Part 1
When it comes to crops in Nigeria and the world over, there might not be any single crop that connects to human culture and history more than apples. In Nigeria, you can bear me witness that majority of the people believe that apples are only for the rich and wealthy members of the society.
Even now that the price of apples has come down drastically, people still believe that they cannot afford it.
But the doctors always remind us that an apple a day takes you away from the doctor.
Apple is one fruit that is highly consumed all over the world. It is a very precious fruit and is loved by most people the world over. I have never come across anybody who says that he or she does not love or eat apple. People love and adore the fruit.
What is an Apple?
An apple is a sweet, juicy edible fruit produced by an apple tree; its botanical name is Malus Domestica. Apple trees are cultivated all over the world in countries and regions with the appropriate cold temperatures.
The Apple tree originated in Central Asia and the cultivation has been going on for thousands of years in Asia and Europe; it was brought to North America by the colonists.
Apple farming therefore is the cultivation of apple crops for personal and commercial purposes.
The total world production of apples was estimated at 63.60 million tonnes in 2020. China is the top country that produces apples with a production of 40.5 million tonnes as at 2020, accounting for 63.63% of the world’s apple production.
Other countries are: United States of America (USA), Turkey, India, and Russian Federation; together they all produce about 83.48% of the total world’s apples production as at 2020.
Nigeria does not feature in word’s apple producing countries, they require cold conditions for optimal growth and fruit production. But in the past apples were developed in states like Jos, Mambila, and Obudu plateau.
Apple is so popular because there are many business opportunities available in the farming. As food, apples can be eaten raw, in included in a variety of dishes, such as salads and custards, minced and mashed, frozen or dried into chips or other poplar healthy forms.
Apple juice drinks are known all over the world; and are included in many fruit drinks. In Nigeria, fruit drinks that include apples command high demand. It may interest you to know that apples are also used in the cosmetic industry. Apple seed oil is reputed to possess acne and wrinkles reduction properties; it is also used as moisturizer for the skin.
Facts you should know about apple farming:
Apples can reduce the risk of cancer in human beings
It can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes
Apple trees take up to five years to grow their fruits
Apples are good in promoting dental health in humans
Inflammatory conditions can be reduced with the use of apples
They help in reducing overweight
Apples are reputed to help in increasing blood circulation
One large apple can provide approximately 17% of the daily recommended intake of Vitamin C, this helps in increasing immunity that fights against infections and diseases.
About 7,500 varieties of apple are grown throughout the world.
Eating apples promotes fresh breath
Apples account for about 50% of the world’s delicious fruit tree production
It helps in keeping your skin young and toned
Types of Apple:
Red delicious Apples:
Red delicious apples are beautiful, red, and crimson and they are sweet and crispy. They are the commonest variety around the world. Red delicious apples were formally the most popular in the United States, but now there are many fierce competitors.
Fuji Apples:
Fuji Apples are also becoming popular too, and this is due to their ultra- sweet and crisp texture.
They are typically pink with green and yellow speckles or stripes.
McIntosh Apples:
McIntosh Apples are deep red with green patches. They are very juicy, tangy, and tart with tender texture.
Rome Apples:
Rome Apples are one of the best cooking and baking apples in the world, they retain their shapes and texture when cooked much better than all other apples.
Jonagold Apples:
This is a combination of Jonathan and Golden Delicious Apples. They are yellow with a significant touch of red. It is a large apple, sweet and with slightly acidic taste. It is crispy with white flesh and perfect for baking or eating.
Honey crisp Apples:
The honey crisp apple has a mild honey flavor just as the name implies, and a unique crispness.
There are many deep things we are going to learn about apples and how and where it can be cultivated in Nigeria with ease. Stay with us in the part 2 of the article to learn all those details.
Be sure not to be missing, because it is going to be great.
When it comes to crops in Nigeria and the world over, there might not be any single crop that connects to human culture and history more than apples. In Nigeria, you can bear me witness that majority of the people believe that apples are only for the rich and wealthy members of the society.
Even now that the price of apples has come down drastically, people still believe that they cannot afford it.
But the doctors always remind us that an apple a day takes you away from the doctor.
Apple is one fruit that is highly consumed all over the world. It is a very precious fruit and is loved by most people the world over. I have never come across anybody who says that he or she does not love or eat apple. People love and adore the fruit.
What is an Apple?
An apple is a sweet, juicy edible fruit produced by an apple tree; its botanical name is Malus Domestica. Apple trees are cultivated all over the world in countries and regions with the appropriate cold temperatures.
The Apple tree originated in Central Asia and the cultivation has been going on for thousands of years in Asia and Europe; it was brought to North America by the colonists.
Apple farming therefore is the cultivation of apple crops for personal and commercial purposes.
The total world production of apples was estimated at 63.60 million tonnes in 2020. China is the top country that produces apples with a production of 40.5 million tonnes as at 2020, accounting for 63.63% of the world’s apple production.
Other countries are: United States of America (USA), Turkey, India, and Russian Federation; together they all produce about 83.48% of the total world’s apples production as at 2020.
Nigeria does not feature in word’s apple producing countries, they require cold conditions for optimal growth and fruit production. But in the past apples were developed in states like Jos, Mambila, and Obudu plateau.
Apple is so popular because there are many business opportunities available in the farming. As food, apples can be eaten raw, in included in a variety of dishes, such as salads and custards, minced and mashed, frozen or dried into chips or other poplar healthy forms.
Apple juice drinks are known all over the world; and are included in many fruit drinks. In Nigeria, fruit drinks that include apples command high demand. It may interest you to know that apples are also used in the cosmetic industry. Apple seed oil is reputed to possess acne and wrinkles reduction properties; it is also used as moisturizer for the skin.
Facts you should know about apple farming:
Apples can reduce the risk of cancer in human beings
It can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes
Apple trees take up to five years to grow their fruits
Apples are good in promoting dental health in humans
Inflammatory conditions can be reduced with the use of apples
They help in reducing overweight
Apples are reputed to help in increasing blood circulation
One large apple can provide approximately 17% of the daily recommended intake of Vitamin C, this helps in increasing immunity that fights against infections and diseases.
About 7,500 varieties of apple are grown throughout the world.
Eating apples promotes fresh breath
Apples account for about 50% of the world’s delicious fruit tree production
It helps in keeping your skin young and toned
Types of Apple:
Red delicious Apples:
Red delicious apples are beautiful, red, and crimson and they are sweet and crispy. They are the commonest variety around the world. Red delicious apples were formally the most popular in the United States, but now there are many fierce competitors.
Fuji Apples:
Fuji Apples are also becoming popular too, and this is due to their ultra- sweet and crisp texture.
They are typically pink with green and yellow speckles or stripes.
McIntosh Apples:
McIntosh Apples are deep red with green patches. They are very juicy, tangy, and tart with tender texture.
Rome Apples:
Rome Apples are one of the best cooking and baking apples in the world, they retain their shapes and texture when cooked much better than all other apples.
Jonagold Apples:
This is a combination of Jonathan and Golden Delicious Apples. They are yellow with a significant touch of red. It is a large apple, sweet and with slightly acidic taste. It is crispy with white flesh and perfect for baking or eating.
Honey crisp Apples:
The honey crisp apple has a mild honey flavor just as the name implies, and a unique crispness.
There are many deep things we are going to learn about apples and how and where it can be cultivated in Nigeria with ease. Stay with us in the part 2 of the article to learn all those details.
Be sure not to be missing, because it is going to be great.