EverCrisp Apples - EverCrisp Apple Growers - Washington Fruit Growers (2024)

FAQs

Where are EverCrisp apples grown? ›

Originally produced in Ohio, EverCrisp has since expanded to apple-growing regions across the Midwest in Michigan, Illinois and Indiana, in the Northeast in Pennsylvania and New York, and in the Northwest in Washington.

Spanning from Naches to the Tri-Cities, Yakima Valley is the largest apple-growing region in Washington State. Yakima County is geographically divided by Ahtanum Ridge and Rattlesnake Ridge.

In order to purchase Evercrisp apple trees, you have to be a member of the Midwest Fruit Explorer's coop (Midfex), about $100 a year in dues. The Midwest Fruit Explorers (MidFEx) is a garden club for fruit growing enthusiasts.

The Evercrisp apple is a cross between Fuji and Honeycrisp and it delivers all the crunch, sweetness and juiciness you'd want from an apple. Plus, it's easier to grow in this region which makes it more sustainable and cost-effective than Honeycrisp apples.

China was the largest producer of apples in the world in 2021 followed by Turkey and the United States. China produced more than 101 billion pounds of apples in 2021. Ten (10) countries produced more than 3 billion pounds of apples in 2021.

s The top 9 varieties of Washington State apples are Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fugi, Granny Smith, Braeburn, Honeycrisp, Cripps Pink and Cameo.

Washington is the top U.S. producer of apples, pears, and sweet cherries. Washington produces more than 90% of the nation's organic apple crop.

Who is the king of apples? ›

'Tompkins King' is a triploid cultivar of apple, also called 'King' or 'King of Tompkins County'.

Some of the world's renowned apple-producing regions with the most tasty apples include Washington state, Himachal Pradesh in India, Aomori in Japan, New Zealand, Tasmania in Australia, and South Tyrol in Italy.

The EverCrisp is a hybrid of the Fuji and Honeycrisp apples, which gives it the pleasant crunch and burst of sweetness. It can last months in cold storage and then weeks in your refrigerator – while never sacrificing taste or texture.

Stemilt Growers,

Some may attest that Honeycrisp and Pink Lady® are the crunchiest, while others would shake their heads pointing to Cosmic Crisp® and SweeTango.

The EverCrisp® is an apple that is flavorful, juicy and crisp, and can weather unpredictable winters. It has dense flesh and light crispness and juiciness, combining the best features of its parent varieties, the Honeycrisp and Fuji. While it is an great snack, its firmness makes it an ideal apple for baking.

They are not at peak, but both are sturdy, crunchy varieties bred to survive long-term storage and handling. Camera angle aside, the wider, ribbed EverCrisp (left) is smaller than tall, conical Fuji, which has a characteristically milky red blush a little less vivid than EverCrisp's.

The EverCrisp is a hybrid of the Fuji and Honeycrisp apples, which gives it the pleasant crunch and burst of sweetness. It can last months in cold storage and then weeks in your refrigerator – while never sacrificing taste or texture.

Leo Dietrich & Sons' Story

So how do they produce so many? With the help of honey bees to pollinate the trees and Pheromone traps to reduce the need for pesticides, Leo Dietrich & Sons can supply some of the crisp, juicy apples that are used to produce the apple slices that go into a McDonald's Happy Meal^®.

Nutritional Value

EverCrisp® apples are a source of fiber to regulate the digestive tract, vitamin C to strengthen the immune system, potassium to balance fluid levels within the body, and calcium to protect bones and teeth.