NORTH AMERICA / Oct - Mar
Ambrosia was discovered as a chance seedling in 1987 in the Similkameen Valley of British Columbia. It is a bi-colored apple with a fluorescent pink blush over a creamy yellow background. They have a mild, honeyed sweetness and crisp, juicy flesh.
SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE / May - June
NORTH AMERICA / Mid-Oct - Dec
Braeburn is a barrel-shaped apple with a red blush and vertical striping. Their firm texture, sweet- tart flavor and strong, sweet aroma make them ideal for eating fresh.
NORTH AMERICA / Nov - Mid-Dec
Empire is a cross between a McIntosh and Red Delicious, resulting in a beautiful, deep-red skin. It is an all-purpose apple with a great tart flavor cut by slightly sweet notes from the Red Delicious.
NORTH AMERICA / Mid-Oct - Dec
Enterprise is a late-season apple with a brilliant, glossy, dark red skin and slightly elongated shape. The flavor profile of the Enterprise is somewhat spicy, meaning it has a complex combination of tart and sweet flavors.
SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE / Mid-May - Mid-Aug
NORTH AMERICA / Oct - Feb
Fuji was originally developed in Japan and is known for its sweet flavor and very crisp texture. They are round, with a cream-colored background, and a deep red blush. Fuji is ideal for eating fresh, as it is one of the sweetest apple varieties.
SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE / Apr - Aug
NORTH AMERICA / Early Sept - Mid-Mar
Gala is a thin-skinned apple, featuring a brilliant creamy yellow background with pink to red stripes. The Gala is known for mildly sweet taste and a honeyed aroma.
SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE / May - July
NORTH AMERICA / Mid-Sept - Mid-Feb
Granny Smith is best known for its vibrant green skin, tart flavor, and crunchy flesh. These traits also make it an ideal pie and salad apple.
NORTH AMERICA / Sept - Dec
SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE / July - Aug
Honeycrisp™ has yellow flesh covered with a red-orange blush or striping. It has an incredibly crunchy bite due in part to its preference for a cold growing region. It has a very sweet flavor with a tangy, aromatic note making it best for eating fresh.
NORTH AMERICA / Mid-Sept - Nov
Jonagold is a large apple covered in a red blush. They are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Their high moisture content and well-balanced flavor make it an ideal apple to pair with wine and cheese, or just eat straight out of hand.
NORTH AMERICA / Mid-Sept - Nov
Liberty has a deep red hue over 90% of its surface. The flesh is yellowish in color, juicy and crisp. Liberty has been known to be primarily a dessert apple.
NORTH AMERICA / Mid-Sept - Oct
Macintosh have crimson red and bright green skin with white flesh. The flesh is crunchy with a sweet-tart taste and a hint of spice. While they are great for eating fresh, they also make ideal baking apples because of their easy to peel skin and quick cooking time.
SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE / Mid-June - Mid-Aug
New Zealand Rose have thin, rosy-red skin and a delicate sweet flavor. The cream-colored flesh has a fine texture that is very crisp and juicy. They are best eaten fresh, as this allows their delicate sweetness to shine.
