Apple Cold Storage and Honeycrisp Challenges with Dr. Randy Beaudry

Dr. Randy Beaudry, a post-harvest physiologist working at Michigan State University talks about Honeycrisp apples and why they are tricky to grow and store.

Learn more about how to store apples over the winter - both as a professional grower and as a home growers using an ordinary fridge - in this article.

The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com.

Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world.

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• (00:00) - Introduction to the Urban Forestry Radio Show
• (01:20) - Halloween Traditions and Modern Celebrations
• (02:31) - Challenges of Growing Honeycrisp Apples
• (03:47) - Expert Insights with Dr. Randy Beaudry
• (06:18) - Common Disorders in Honeycrisp Apples
• (10:00) - Best Practices for Storing Apples
• (14:42) - Listener Questions and Expert Answers: Shiny Apples
• (20:28) - Innovations in Apple Storage
• (26:35) - Steps to Harvesting and Storing Apples
• (27:29) - Temperature Control for Apple Storage
• (28:10) - Preventing Apple Ripening with Ethylene Management
• (28:59) - Innovative Storage Techniques and Tools
• (30:42) - Addressing Organic Concerns and Additional Storage Tips
• (32:50) - Developing Storage Recipes for Different Growers
• (34:19) - Listener Questions: Apple Varieties and Storage
• (41:15) - Home Storage Solutions for Apples
• (50:42) - Wrapping Up: Final Tips and Farewell