What are the Earliest Apple Varieties

In this newsletter, I am going to be talking about the earliest varieties that are being harvested right now.

You may not think of July as the beginning of the apple season but it actually is! There are two varieties that are super early. Starting with the Transparent apple.

These green apples are ripening up at orchards across the country. But you aren’t likely to see them in the store as they don’t last very well at all. They go badly quickly. They are best picked right off the tree and eaten. They are a super tart apple, you won’t find much sweetness in these.

What bother with them? The one reason for me is applesauce. They make fantastic applesauce. Because they got soft so quickly, then break down really well and produce an applesauce with a great texture. I have to add some sweetness to them or it’s just too tart for my family. I prefer to use honey.

The other apple is the very similar Lodi apple. It’s also tart but tends to last a little longer than a Transparent apple does. Some call it an improved Transparent but not everyone agrees on whether the flavor is an improvement. I would need to taste them side by side to make that judgment myself.

Make sure to check out my full write-ups on these two apples:

• Lodi

• Transparent

Have you ever heard of either? Leave me a comment if you have.

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• Do you live in Oregon or Washington? If you do I want to hear from you. Leave a comment and share with me your favorite apple orchards. I am going to be in those states all of apple season, so I am looking to check out as many orchards as I can.

• If you haven’t watched the video yet check out - How to Get the Most from These Apple Emails, so you don’t miss out on any of the features. I am going to do a 2nd part soon.

If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know. I hoped you enjoyed today’s newsletter. See ya next week!