Implementation of the proposed flashing yellow/red beacons is scheduled for the summer of. 2014. The treatment will be deployed at four locations, as outlined in Appendix B. To determine. the four pilot locations, all 43 existing flashing yellow beacons were analyzed.
Grow red apple ground cover only in areas where the nighttime temperatures don't drop beneath 50 degrees Fahrenheit. This plant loves hot weather and experiencing cold temperatures for several consecutive nights turns the foliage yellow. Heavy frosts also cause the stems to suffer dieback.
The peak of their season is right at the start of September, that is when they are more tart and crisp. I still like to make sauce in September (McIntosh are a great sauce apple). But if you are in the mood for baking, Cortland, Empire, and Rhode Island Greening apples are at their peak.