Rymer Apple Rediscovered in Australia

0:00On this March 19th in Adelaide, here's what is making headlines. A rare cooking apple called the Rhymer, once thought extinct, has been confirmed growing on a farm in Major's Creek on the New South Wales Southern. Tablelands. DNA test prove Australia is now the fourth country in the world with this variety, joining Wales, India and the United States. Only a handful of trees exist globally, making this find a big deal for fruit experts. Local cider maker Gary Sully first spotted the apples back in 2008 during a visit to the property. He teamed up with 76-year-old Rudy Stachow, who grew up eating them from trees, his family propagated. They traced the trees back to 1895, planted by early settlers named the Routles. The discovery brought strong emotions for those involved. Stachow got theory-sharing childhood memories, while Sully called it a clear-cut win after years of work. The current owner of the farm, Sandra Rainer, was stunned to learn how special her apples were. Last year, Sully sent leaf samples

1:02to the Marcher Apple Network in the United Kingdom for testing. The group, which has rescued lost varieties for decades, confirmed the match with no doubt. Stachow even traveled there to celebrate the news. Now, with the original three trees rotting and nearing the end, Sully is propagating dozens of new saplings in his backyard. Efforts are underway to rebuild the population, helping breeders create tougher apples for climate change and disease. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen, S-O-L-L-I-SullyPillow.com