You know it’s Halloween when researchers prefer to study the science of apple bobbing over something more socially beneficial—like the cure for cancer (I’m just saying).
Nonetheless, the results are in: the Gala apple is the best for apple bobbing, while the Jonagold comes in second. Researchers from Tesco tested the apples on three aspects which are ideal for a great round of apple bobbing: buoyancy, stem size and the softness of flesh. Here’s what John Worth, the Tesco apple technical manager (is that a real title?) had to say:
Unfortunately if you choose the wrong apple variety it can be a disaster with no one able to fish them out so we wanted to offer a guide on the best type to choose and also some useful tips on techniques to get them out of the water.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Apple Variety Selection
- Developing a guide for choosing apple varieties that are ideal for apple bobbing to ensure a successful and enjoyable experience.
- Improving Buoyancy, Stem Size, and Flesh Softness
- Exploring ways to enhance these three aspects of apples to create the perfect apple bobbing experience.
- Techniques for Retrieving Apples
- Researching and sharing innovative techniques for easily retrieving apples during apple bobbing games.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fruit Farming
- Opportunity to cultivate and market apple varieties specifically bred for apple bobbing purposes.
- Event Planning
- Creating unique apple bobbing experiences by incorporating the best apple varieties and retrieval techniques.
- App Development
- Developing mobile apps that provide guides and tips for choosing the right apple varieties and mastering apple bobbing techniques.
