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UPDATE: New Apple Varieties Available
Red Delicious is the single, most widely grown apple in the state of Washington, but has fallen out of favor with American consumers. Gaining favor are the Fuji, Gala, and Honeycrisp, as well as several newer varieties. These newer varieties are dominated by 100- and 113- count fruit as younger, newly planted trees generally grow large-size fruit.
Please see below for details about newer varieties available through Markon.
|
Variety |
Cross Between |
In Season |
Taste Profile |
Uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Autumn Glory |
Fuji and Golden |
November – April |
Sweet, Juicy, Cinnamon, Caramel |
Fresh Out-of-Hand Eating, Salads, Baking, Beverages |
|
Envy |
Gala and Braeburn |
Year – Round |
Crisp, Sweet |
Fresh Out-of-Hand Eating, Salads, Baking |
|
Jazz |
Gala and Braeburn |
September – July |
Crunchy, Sweet, Tangy, Hints of Pear |
Fresh Out-of-Hand Eating, Baking, Beverages, Pies, Sauce, Freezing |
|
Kanzi |
Gala and Braeburn |
January – September |
Juicy, Sweet, Tart |
Fresh Out-of-Hand Eating, Baking, Beverages, Pies, Sauce, Freezing |
|
Opal |
Golden and Topaz |
October – June |
Crisp, Flavorful, Sweet |
Fresh Out-of-Hand Eating, Baking, Beverages, Pies, Sauce, Freezing |
|
Pacific Rose |
Gala and Splendour |
November – April |
Crisp, Sweet |
Fresh Out-of-Hand Eating, Salads, Sauce |
|
Smitten |
Braeburn, Falstaff, Fiesta, Gala |
September - December |
Sweet, Acidic |
Fresh Out-of-Hand Eating, Salads, Baking, Beverages, Pies, Sauce, Freezing |
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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