
Apples
Apple Varieties
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Ginger Gold
Ripens June 25–July 25 (about 4–6 weeks after Golden Delicious)
A high quality, yellow colored apple. The tree exhibits strong vigor with wide limb angles for easy training. Works well with Fuji or Gala as pollinators. -
Granny Smith
Ripens late August–early September
A long time favorite among consumers. It is good for eating, cooking and for sauce. It has a large, firm fruit with a juicy, slightly tart flavor. It packs well and resists bruising. Has excellent storage capability. -
Honeycrisp
Ripens about 2 weeks earlier than Red Delicious
A cross between Macoun and Honeygold. It is a firm and moderately vigorous apple. Has an exceptional storage life and is very winter hardy. It has an excellent color at harvest and for best results, should be planted with a pollenator. The chilling requirement is 800 hours. -
Imperial Gala
Ripens mid–late July
An early Gala. It has a red stripe over a yellow-orange background. The flesh is crispy and white in color and the taste is very sweet. This medium sized apple is good to eat right off the tree! -
Red Fuji
Ripens about 1–2 weeks later than Fuji
Yellowish-green in color with a red stripe. Similar to the Fuji, it is extremely sweet and has good storage capability. It will stand up to the summer heat and requires about 350–400 chilling hours. -
Scarlet Gala®
Ripens July 1–July 20
Has a good sized fruit with a conical shape. It color is a bright scarlet over a yellow-orange background. It has an excellent firmness compared to the other Gala strains. Pollinators include Fuji, Granny Smith and others. It stores extremely well. -
Smoothy
Ripens August 15–mid-October
A large, golden yellow skinned apple with a crip and firm texture. It is a great all purpose apple.
Ripening dates shown are approximate for Fresno and will vary with season and location.


