This is weird site run by someone who clearly isn't an apple fan. My personal favourite apple, the Cortland, is rated "24 Despicable" because:
> "The general public usually doesn’t have access to an apple fresh off the tree in a cold orchard. My rankings must reflect what is available to regular folks."
In Ontario, this apple is only available for a few weeks in the fall because it ages and travels poorly. At least they have the proper opinion about the Granny Smith ...
As someone from Québec, I share your surprise. The general public absolutely has access to this apple, either from picking at the orchard directly (very popular social event) or from the local growers that sell at the grocery store.
> "The general public usually doesn’t have access to an apple fresh off the tree in a cold orchard. My rankings must reflect what is available to regular folks."
In Ontario, this apple is only available for a few weeks in the fall because it ages and travels poorly. At least they have the proper opinion about the Granny Smith ...