Our apple varieties

In sunny Vårdö, in the heart of the Åland archipelago, we grow apples shaped by our unique microclimate. The cool nights, abundant sunshine, and the proximity of the sea give the fruit its fresh sweetness, crisp texture, and beautiful shades of color – a taste of the place we call home.

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.

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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.

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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).

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