Learn About the World's Largest Apple

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The world's largest apple is known as the "Hokuto," and it holds the Guinness World Record for the largest apple ever grown.

Name

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The Hokuto apple was cultivated in Japan, specifically in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.

Origin

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The Hokuto apple weighed an astonishing 4 pounds and 1 ounce (approximately 1.84 kilograms) at the time of its measurement.

Weight and Size

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The Hokuto apple belongs to the Malus domestica species, commonly known as the domestic apple. However, specific information about the exact variety is not widely available.

Variety

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The Hokuto apple was officially named the world's largest by Guinness World Records.

Guinness World Record

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