Bryan Etchen, the owner of Iowa Orchard, explains why Honeycrisp apples are expensive, delicious, and why they make experienced growers want to pull out all their hair. We also ask why his orchard looks more like a winery, what local growers DON'T spray on their apples, and he names growers you can visit to pick your own apples. 

Etchen's father started Iowa Orchard in the 70s, so his family has been in the Apple industry for a while. It turns out there's a LOT more that goes into growing apples than you can imagine. For example, he has opted to use a trellis system, which requires training the trees. It's not common in the USA, but some European countries have had great success. 

Check out the full show: https://iowapodcast.com/bryan-etchen-iowa-orchard

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