Description
Smith River Organic Farm in Smith River, CA, grows a number of different apple varieties, some of which we’ll be able to offer you. Those varieties can include, in approximate harvest order:
- Williams Pride (medium-large apple, dark red with crispy white innards and tart flavor; it’s not unusual for the deep red color of the skin to bleed into the flesh, producing an attractive marbled appearance)
- Chehalis (very large, sweet, yellow apple; an old favorite discovered north of Chehalis, WA, in 1937; resembles Golden Delicious in looks and flavor, but is larger and crisper, with a solid, thick skin)
- Gravenstein (cultivated since the 1700’s; a favorite here in our region due to its versatility, depth of flavor, and remarkable saucing qualities; medium to large, with creamy white flesh and honey-scented with a crisp, smooth texture)
- Hudson’s Golden Gem (a large russet apple with hints of pear in both flavor and texture; discovered in Oregon in the early 20th century and introduced in 1931; suitable for just about everything – most versatile apple there is! Note: the skin is fairly thick, so these need to be peeled if eating as a snack… )
- Liberty (yellow skin with red overtones, crisp white flesh, a harmonious more tart than sweet taste)
- Belle de Boskoop (introduced in the 1850s in the Netherlands; a large, lumpy, dull red apple, often with extensive russeting; suitable for both dessert and culinary uses; keeps its shape when cooked; not necessarily a snack apple, but can be nice cut into slices to share after a meal; the white-green flesh is dense with a very firm texture)
- Sparta (a small, “McIntosh” style sweet apple, with bright crimson skin and whiter-than-white flesh, a favorite with children; straight from the tree the flesh is very crisp and juicy; a good variety for juicing, with a pleasant, sweet flavor.)
- Gala (sweet-tart and crunchy snack-size apples – a favorite with kids and grownups alike!)
- Rhode Island Greening (well-known American heirloom apple variety, dating back to the 17th century; the definitive apple for American apple pie)
- Granny Smith (originated in Australia in 1868; the fruit is hard, firm and with a light green skin and crisp, juicy flesh. The flavour is tart and acidic. It remains firm when baked)
- Mutsu (aromatic, sweet, and sharp, with juicy flesh; suitable for eating on its own, juicing, drying, or cooking, maintaining its shape when cooked)
- Gold Rush (the BEST storage apple ever! Wonderful sweet-tart flavor, very juicy and crunchy, and stays that way for a long time…)
You can count on the fact that ALL of Smith River Organic Farm’s apples are crisp, juicy, and sweetly tangy – AND “Registered Organic” in California – a special certification program meant specifically for small growers.
