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.

Zari ripens in early September. The moment you bite into a Zari apple, you notice how crisp and juicy the flesh is. The variety is also very sweet, with a sugar content (Brix) often ranging between 15% and 16%.

When ripening, its base color shifts from light green to golden yellow, and the side exposed to the sun develops a red - sometimes pink - overcolor. Due to the variety's thin skin, Zari requires extra careful handling, as the skin is susceptible to bruising. However, this makes Zari an excellent variety for eating fresh and contributes to the crisp eating experience.

The fruit is best stored in the refrigerator at +2 to +4°C.

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.

Rubin is originally a Czech variety. Other well-known varieties derived from Rubin include Rubinola and Topaz.

The apple has a mild flavor and is very juicy. The yellowish-white flesh is crisp, with a high sugar content, which makes the apple excellent for eating fresh. The variety reaches picking maturity in mid-September, when the fruit develops a beautiful red to red-streaked sun side with a yellow background.

Apples soften quickly at room temperature. Apples should therefore be kept in the refrigerator (+2-4 °C) or alternatively on the balcony - as long as the outdoor temperature is cool - but not at risk of dropping below freezing.

The variety is a cross between “Kidd’s Orange Red” and “Golden Delicious”. It was originally bred in New Zealand in the 1930s.

The apple has a relatively high sugar content, sometimes exceeding 15% brix, and the flesh has a pleasant bite. The acidity level in Gala is relatively low, which makes the taste very mild, as the sweetness becomes more pronounced.

The skin is dark red, and just beneath it the flesh is often tinged with red. Closer to the core, the flesh takes on a light yellow character.

Domestic apples soften quickly at room temperature. Therefore, the fruit is best stored at home in the refrigerator at +2–4 degrees.