From Chance Seedling to Apple Stardom: The Ambrosia Apple Story

Where does a new apple variety come from? How are new apple varieties created? In the case of Ambrosia apples, it was serendipity and the work of nature.

New apple varieties don't happen naturally very often. This video explains how Ambrosia apples were discovered in British Columbia, Canada after a chance seedling starting producing a unique apple.

It took a lot of hard work from a team of enthusiastic farmers and the Summerland Varieties Corporation to turn nature's gift into a household name and much beloved variety of apple.

Watch to learn how nature creates a new variety of apples, how the Ambrosia apple came to be, and how consumer demand and many, many dedicated farmers added to its success.

Slice up an Ambrosia, sit back and let us tell you the story of how this delicious apple came to be.

[reynaldorivera]

In my 60 years of my life this is the best Apple that I eaten, Juicy, tender, and sweet.

[hamido-ly]

This is the most delicious apple I ever ate, crisp, sweet and delicious with a lovely aroma

[jorgevivanco]

Just had my first ambrosia apple down in Georgia i instantly had to look it up and find out where such a delicious apple came from boy am I glad that seedling survived

[TonyisToking]

It’s a cool accidental backcross. Really brought out the best of the genetics. Great work.

[ambrosemclaren]

Nature is an unending wonder. Her bounty is immeasurable.

Deo gratias!

[jayenvanz]

Watching this while eating an Ambrosia Apple

[garychapman]

This is a fantastic story about the efforts of wonderful farming family who are a testament to what thoughtful resourceful and enthusiasm people can achieve in life. congratulations to you all
Gary Chapman Australia

[volcommerce]

best apple ever, tastes like a slice of heaven, nutritious and delicious

[Woodbutcher]

Found them last year and they are one of my three favorite apples. I used to think Honeycrisp were the best until I found Ambrosia! If I can't get Ambrosia, I go with Envy or Fuji.

[WhatPlantisthatPaul]

Thanks for this video! I enjoyed learning about this variety of apples.

[jaydentravels]

I’m from Vancouver but I’m eating one of Ambrosia’s Apples! They are delicious

[jessiej]

Ate my first one last night way down here in South East Texas. It was literally like eating a dessert. Amazing.

[ImTakinMeFishin]

This is why we should all be planting apple seeds.

[dogon]

never used to like apples until i tried these. Now i buy 10lbs at a time :D

[stargazer]

I have a couple trees here planted in my backyard in NE Ohio. They are doing well after a short time in the ground and must like
our clay and shale soil! Ohio is known for apples as well and we look forward to enjoying them down the road! Cheers!

[eddiespagetti]

These are my faverate apples. These and pink ladies sweet sweet apples

[ChantYip]

By chance I picked up Ambrosia apples at Sprout Farmer Market and was so happy to find that it is very good in taste, texture and juiciness, one more apple to enjoy besides Honeycrisp.

[bigcountry]

There is no better apple on the plant in my opinion than the Ambrosia apple.

[bpkmm]

Ate my 1st one today way down yonder in the Florida Keys. It was room temperature but very tasty. The rest are in the refrigerator and will become a regular whenever the store has them in stock.

[agpawpaw]

Just bot Ambrosia apple tree from Home Depot. My local nurseries doesn’t have this variety. Hope it will be real Ambrosia few years later, not something also, just like they selling tulips on tag, daffodils in pot. At least you can recognize flowers which is which. Apple you paid $74, wait years with hope it will be true.