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.

Eva is originally a Swedish variety (from Balsgård). It is a cross between James Grieve and Cortland. In Finland, the fruit ripens in mid-September.

Great care must be taken when picking and handling Eva apples, as the fruit bruises easily; the skin is thin, and the flesh - while crisp - is relatively soft compared to many other varieties. The apple is extremely juicy and has a mild, sweet flavor. Its color ranges from deep reddish-purple to light red, set against a green background.

These apples are best stored at temperatures between +2 and +4°C to maintain their firmness, as they soften relatively quickly at room temperature.

Sunrise is an early autumn apple, harvested in early September. Originally developed in Canada in the 1970s, the variety is a cross between Golden Delicious and McIntosh, along with a third so-called "numbered variety" (an unnamed experimental cultivar). It was introduced for commercial cultivation in the 1990s.

The apple is round or slightly oval in shape, featuring red-to-orange striping against a yellow background. It is very sweet with a mild flavor (reminiscent of both Golden and McIntosh). The flesh is very crisp and juicy, ranging in color from white to golden.

Apples are best stored in the refrigerator (+2–4°C) and should be handled with care.

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.

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.

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.

Gloster is a true winter apple with excellent storage durability. Of all our apple varieties, Gloster is harvested last, from mid to late October. In some years, snow has even arrived before the Gloster harvest has been fully completed (as in the picture). Gloster develops a red covering color with a green to yellow background.

Gloster has firm and crisp flesh. Its thin skin makes it pleasant to eat. Despite the fruit’s low acidity, the taste is very fresh, which makes the apple well-suited as a snack.

Domestic apples soften quickly at room temperature. Therefore, the fruit is best stored at home in the refrigerator at a temperature of +2/4 °C.