Apples

Apples are large, weighting 170-190 g, from round conical to flatly roundish in shape, greenish-yellow, with orange-red blush covering 60-70% of the fruit surface. The skin is thin but dense, smooth and glossy. The flesh is yellow, very dense, very fragile, with pleasant aroma and sour-sweet taste. The ripeness stage begins in late September or early October. Apples can be stored in a refrigerator for about 8 months with no damage to the juiciness and the texture of the flesh. This German variety was developed in 1986 in Saxony as a cross between Clivia and Golden Delicious varieties. European horticulturists call Pinova “the variety of the 21st century” and forecast a long live for it, because it surpasses currently popular varieties in disease resistance, early maturity and yielding capacity. This variety deserves attention and attracts more and more fans.

A winter variety, fruits are of light green or bright green colour with numerous light round skin spots 2—5 mm in size. Fruits are oblate-shaped, roundish, from somewhat conical to flatly roundish, like many rennets; fruits are often asymmetric. Fruits are medium in size or larger than average and may be large. The flesh is white, juicy and soft. Its taste is somewhat sour that naturally complements the sweetness of an apple. The origin is unknown. The variety was discovered by Ukrainian pomologist and horticulturist L.P. Simirenko in his gardens at the Platonov Farmstead, near Mliiv Village of the Kyiv Governorate in the 1880s and was named after his father P.F. Simirenko. In appearance, it is similar to Wood’s Greening variety that was well known in the past, but is much better in taste.

For the most part fruits are larger than average size, weighting from 145 g to190 g, one-dimensional, flatly-roundish in shape. Apples are of greenish-yellow colour, with bright red blurred or stripy blush covering most of the surface. The skin is thin, dense, elastic, somewhat greasy, glossy, with slight waxy coating. The flesh is of cream or light cream colour, dense, fine-grained, juicy, and has medium sour-sweet taste. Almost total absence of an aroma is a distinctive feature of the variety. It is a good shipper. Apples can be consumed fresh or used to make juice. The variety originated in 1935 as a cross between Wagner and Jonathan varieties. Idared apples are rather popular. In 2008, approximately 20% of horticultural businesses in Poland grew this apple variety.

Fruits are oblate-cylindrical in shape. Apples are covered with red stripes and somewhat blurred blush spreading over the entire surface. Fruits are notable for their glaucous bloom and numerous white skin spots. The skin is dense, of dark red colour, with medium thickness, dry but elastic. The flesh is pale yellow in colour, with medium density. Florina apples taste sweet but somewhat flat. Fruits have an intense aroma. This is a late winter variety. These fruits are the main source of vitamins and nutrients in winter. The variety was developed by French selectors.

The fruits are rather large, weighting up to 200 g. Apples of this variety are roundish, slightly conical in shape, with pronounced rubbing at the top of an apple. Ripe fruits are of dark red colour and are covered with yellow spots. Under the tough and glossy skin, there is the dense and juicy flesh of cream colour. Ripe Gloster apples are sweet with a slight sourness. It is a winter variety. It originated in Germany as a cross between two varieties.

Large, attractive fruits are round conic in shape and covered with intense dark red blush.
Jonagored apples have a very juicy and dense flesh of typical yellow-cream colour with sour-sweet taste.
The fruits have the delicious and harmonious gustatory characteristics.

Fruits are large, round in form, with an average weight about 180-220 g and more. The colour of the fruits is greenish-yellow, with blurred orange-red blush covering most of the surface. Jonagold apples look beautifully and taste wonderfully. The flesh is of yellow-cream colour, dense, very juicy and fragrant.

Fruits are round oval in shape, almost one-dimensional, large (up to 250 g). The basic colour is yellow-green with blush in the form of indistinct orange-red stripes and spots covering almost the entire surface of an apple. The skin is dense but thin and elastic. The flesh of the fruits is of nice cream colour, very juicy, sweet, with a slight sourness.

Fruits are large, one-dimensional, round conical in shape, ribbed at the top. The skin is greenish yellow with bright red blush covering almost the entire surface of an apple. Apples have a sour-sweet taste and bright flavour. Under the dense and glossy skin, there is the juicy, fragrant, fine-grained flesh of cream colour. This variety originated as a cross between two apple varieties: Golden and Linda.

Rather large fruits sometimes reach a weight of 300 g. Fruits are round or round conical in shape, green in colour, sometimes yellowish; red blurred blush may appear on the side of an apple that is exposed to the sun. Inside there is the dense but rather juicy greenish flesh. Granny Smith apples have a sweet taste with a distinct sourness. The total absence of an aroma is a distinctive feature of the variety. This type of apples was developed in Australia, it is among the 10 most popular varieties in the world.

This apple variety is notable for its dense crispy flesh, a unique taste and fresh aroma.
Apples are ellipsoid in shape; the skin is pink with green on the bottom
The fruits flesh is white-yellow with form crispy texture, sweet, with honey notes and minimal sourness. Due to its appearance and taste, this variety won love of millions of consumers.

Fuji fruits are rather large, with an average weight up to 200 g. Apples are round in shape, with smooth matte surface. They have an attractive appearance that is emphasized by bright pink or purple red colour of the fruits. The flesh is of cream colour and has delicate texture; it is very crispy, fragrant, with recognizable sour-sweet taste. The variety was developed in Japan. This is the most popular apple in China; its share in the global sales of fresh apples reaches 60%.

Fruits are rather large, conic or round conical in shape; the average weight is from 150 g to 220 g.

The fruits have a rich dark red colour evenly covering their entire surface. The apple skin is rather dense and smooth to the touch, with noticeable large spots of greyish-white colour. The flesh of the fruits is juicy, crispy, sour-sweet, greenish-cream in the centre and greener close to the skin. The fruit has 5 ribs at the top that are typical for this variety. This is the most popular variety in the USA.

The variety is known for rather large fruits weighting typically over 200 g. The fruits are bright red but may be of ginger colour with vertical stripes. Apples are oblong-conical in shape and have five ribs on the top that are typical for this variety. Very fragrant, sweet fruits with a slight sour taste. Under the glossy skin, there is the dense and juicy flesh of light cream colour. It is a clone of the Red Delicious variety, very popular in the USA.

Fruits are large, with an average weight from 200 g and more, one-dimensional, outwardly very beautiful. The shape is roundish-oblong, the blush varies from intensively red to almost blackish-red in colour, and covers almost the entire surface of an apple. This variety has an excellent taste. Juicy, crispy and sour-sweet flesh is of cream colour and has the pronounced aroma.

Fruits are medium sized (from 160 g to 180 g), rather one-dimensional, roundish or roundish conical, slightly ribbed at the top.
The entire surface of the fruit is covered with blurry red blush, brighter and more attractive than other varieties have. Under the thin skin, there is the brittle, juicy light yellow flesh with sour-sweet taste.

Gala Dark Baron is a unique variety that combines the best gustatory characteristics, aroma and colour of the Gala apple family.
The medium sized apples are of vibrant dark raspberry colour. Under thin but dense skin, there is the juicy, crispy yellowish flesh.
The main benefits of this variety are its excellent dessert but not sticky-sweet taste and pronounced caramel aroma.

Gala Schniga apple variety was developed in Italy and is a clone of Gala Royal. It is rather a summer variety and is considered the best summer Gala clone.

Heavy Gala Schniga apples are from 65 mm to 80 mm, have conical shape, intense purple colour with numerous darker stripes. The skin is glossy, firm and smooth. The flesh is creamy yellow. The fruits are firm and fragrant, and the flesh is crispy, sweet and juicy.

Medium sized fruits weighting from 120 g to 150 g. Apples are raspberry-red in colour and conical in shape, have some yellow and red vertical stripes. Under the thin skin, there is the dense, grainy flesh of light yellow colour with moderate sweetness and a unique fresh aroma. This variety is very popular in the European and Asian countries.

Fruits are round conical in shape, weighting from 120 g to 200 g. This variety differs from the other by its greenish-yellow colour with large light brown spots. Under tough and aromatic skin, there is the dense juicy greenish flesh with a dessert, sweet taste.

Fruits are round conical in shape and golden in colour. There are medium sized and large fruits weighing from 120 g to 200 g. Dense and rough skin is golden in colour and covered with tiny black spots. Benefits of this variety: excellent taste, sweet and juicy creamy flesh with notes of pear flavour.