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.
