Decoding the DNA of Heritage Apples

As an orchard intern, it was my responsibility to learn about the heritage apples grown here and research information about these historical varieties.

Discover Rare Apples at Seed Savers Exchange’s Historic Orchard

Explore the rare and historic apple varieties growing at Seed Savers Exchange’s Heritage Farm orchard, including Gano, Golden Russet, and Virginia Greening. Learn about their rich history, unique flavors, and how you can help preserve these 19th-century apples for future generations.

Laura Ingalls Wilder: Pioneer, Author, Orchardist

Beyond the years covered in the beloved Little House on the Prairie series, and before the books made Ingalls a household name, Laura and her husband, Almanzo, tended an orchard in Missouri, growing Missouri Pippin and Ben Davis apples. Both varieties are part of the Seed Savers Exchange collection and are offered on the Exchange.

Heirloom Apples