Our apple varieties

Lobo has long been one of the most well-known apple varieties still grown in Finland, with trees found in many home gardens. The fruit is harvested in late September, when the apples turn deep red, almost purple, on the side exposed to the sun. The background color remains greenish.

Lobo’s low acidity gives the apple a mild, fruity flavor. The flesh is pure white and moderately firm, without being hard. Lobo apples often develop a thin waxy coating on the skin; this is entirely natural and protects the fruit from drying out.

Domestic apples are best stored at +2–4°C to maintain their firmness, as the fruit tends to soften relatively quickly otherwise.

Santana ripens in late September or early October. The variety develops a red or dark red blush. Immediately after harvest, the ground color may be slightly greenish, but it turns yellow as the fruit ripens.

The flesh is firm and crisp. Early in the season, the variety is more tart, but the flavor becomes sweeter as it ripens. Despite this, it retains a fresh, aromatic flavor, and the flesh remains firm.

The fruits should ideally be stored in the refrigerator at +2–4°C, although the flavor is more pronounced if the apple has been kept at room temperature for a few hours.

Crimson Crisp is our newest apple variety. The word “Crisp” refers to the fruit’s crunchy interior, which is immediately noticeable with the very first bite!

Crimson Crisp ripens in mid-October. The variety is red with a yellow background color. The flesh can range from light yellow to yellow.

Freshly picked from the tree, Crimson can taste slightly tart, but thanks to its high sugar content (approx. 15%), the acidity balances out after some time in storage. The flavor of Crimson Crisp is somewhat reminiscent of a mix between melon and orange.

Elise is a tasty and aromatic apple that ripens in mid-October.

The variety has high sweetness and low acidity, along with firm and crisp flesh. The skin is thin and pleasant to chew.

The fruit turns red with a green background color, which changes from green to yellow during storage. A fine characteristic of Elise is that its flavor actually improves during storage (in contrast to many other varieties).

In addition to being eaten fresh, Elise is also suitable for cooking. Domestic apples soften quickly at room temperature, so at home the fruit is best stored at refrigerator temperature (+2–4 degrees).

Rubinola is a true autumn/winter apple that has become a real favorite.

When picked at the right time, Rubinola has a fine balance between sweetness and acidity.

The apple has a citrus-like aroma and firm flesh. The sun-exposed side of the fruit is red/orange or red-orange streaked with a golden-yellow background.

Domestic apples soften quickly at room temperature. Therefore, the fruit is best stored at home in the refrigerator at +2–4 degrees. However, the apple’s flavor comes out best if the fruit has been at room temperature for a few hours before eating.

Wilton’s Star (Red Jonaprince Select) turns red to dark red when ripe. The apple has white to golden-yellow flesh that is relatively firm.

The flavor is aromatic with a fine balance of sweetness and just the right acidity. The taste is at its best after a day at room temperature and has a character that is slightly reminiscent of pear. Wilton’s Star is a true dessert apple that can be eaten fresh, used in salads, pies, or other baked goods.

Wilton’s Star is one of our best-keeping varieties and can even be stored until August under proper storage conditions. Apples are best stored in the refrigerator at +2/4 °C.