Apple Varieties
To store, keep apples as cold as possible in the refrigerator. Apples kept at room temperature become mealy and mushy. Do not store apples with broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumbers, or leafy greens; apples give off ethylene gas that can damage these vegetables.
Below is a list of the many different varieties of apples we have available. If you would like more information about the history, parentage and usage for each apple variety, click here to view the full PDF version of our apple chart.
| Variety | Description | Availability |
Red Delicious |
The Red Delicious is the most widely grown variety of apple in the world. They have firm, white or cream white flesh that is crunchy, juicy, aromatic and sweet-tasting. The heart-shaped fruit is bright red and sometimes striped. | Harvested in September & October. Available throughout the year. |
Golden Delicious |
The Golden Delicious is not related to the Red Delicious, but was introduced by the same family; the Stark Brothers. Golden Delicious are highly aromatic, with a sweet, spritely flavor, and a crisp, juice flesh. | Harvested in September. Available all year. The dry, warm climate of Eastern Washington is perfect for this delicate yellow beauty. |
Granny Smith |
Green, extremely tart, crisp, juicy and versatile. Grannies are a favorite of Washington State pie-bakers. | Available year-round. Warm days and cool summer nights ensure crunch and flavor for October harvest. |
Gala |
Pinkish-orange stripes over a yellow background are signature of this crisp, aromatically-sweet, snappy apple. Galas have gained popularity among consumers in the past 15 years. | Available September to May. Gala harvest begins in the middle of August and lasts through early September. |
Fuji |
This immensely flavorful, new variety was introduced to the U.S. from Japan in the 1980s. The U.S. now produces more Fujis than Japan. The Fuji holds its texture when baked. It's a big apple known for its hard texture and syrupy sweetness. | Available October - August. Fujis are harvested in October. |
Braeburn |
This apple's rich, sweet-tart, spicy flavor is high-impact. Aromatic, juicy and crisp, this apple is very firm. Color varies from orange to red over a yellow background. | Harvested in September and early October. Available from October through July. |
Jonagold |
This juicy, orange-tinted apple has a tangy-sweet flavor. Washington's warm dry summer and cool fall ensure that the delicate flavor develops fully for September harvest | Available September - April |
Pink Lady® |
Firm, crisp flesh and a unique, tangy-tart sweet flavor are characteristic of this apple. Snackers and bakers give the variety high marks in consumer tastings. Crisp fall nights bring on the bright pink color that gives the apple its name. | Supplies of Pink Lady® last from November to August. Pink Lady® is the last apple harvested in Washington State in late October. |
Cameo® |
Look for the variety's characteristic white spots on the skin. Sweet with a zingy crunch, Cameo® holds its texture for long periods. | Cameos® are harvested in September & October. Available October to August. |
Honey Crisp |
Honey Crisp apples have a yellow-gold background generously brushed with vibrant red. Characteristic shallow dimples and numerous small lenticels cover its surface. Lenticels are the pores of the apple that allow the fruit to "breathe". Round to oblate and aromatic. Has an exceptionally juicy and crisp texture. Generally super sweet, the flavor can vary from mild to fairly robust, depending on its stage of growth. | Supplies are limited, but growing because of popularity. Harvested about one week after Galas and about two weeks before Red Delicious. Honey Crisps are ready for harvest 130 days after full bloom. |
Red Rome |
Big & beautiful, the lovely Red Rome apple offers a rather non-descript slightly tart subtle flavor when eaten fresh, but when cooked or baked, this apple's insipid flavor comes to life and magically becomes deliciously rich. Its creamy flesh shows off a pretty pink blush. | |