by DLCadmin | Jul 17, 2015 | Apple Variety, Other Apples at DLC
Malus sieversii is a wild apple native to the mountains of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and China. Research has recently shown that this species is the principal ancestor of the domesticated apple. *DLC uses these apples exclusively for hard cider...
by DLCadmin | Jul 17, 2015 | Apple Variety, Other Apples at DLC
In the late 1880s, Jefferis was a renowned award winning apple. This small to medium-sized apple ripens early from late August into September. Thin skinned, crisp, and super juicy, Jefferis is a fabulous lunchbox apple.
by DLCadmin | Jul 17, 2015 | Apple Variety, Other Apples at DLC
Gala apples are covered in a thin yellow to orange skin, highlighted with pink to red stripes that vary in hue dependent upon the apples maturity. Their dense flesh is creamy yellow and crisp, offering a mildly sweet flavor and flora aroma.
by DLCadmin | Apr 16, 2015 | Apple Variety, Cider Apples, Other Apples at DLC
Fameuse is a fairly small bright red/crimson apple with bright white flesh and a distinctive sweet flavor. It originates from the area of Quebec in Canada, and is able to tolerate extreme winter cold.*DLC uses these apples exclusively for hard cider making. They are...
by DLCadmin | Apr 16, 2015 | Apple Variety, Cider Apples, Other Apples at DLC
Commonly found in New York State, the Blue Pearmain is an heirloom apple variety known for its unusual blue-colored bloom. This apple was introduced in the 19th century and is still considered a good apple for making ciders and juices, as well as for eating.
by DLCadmin | Apr 16, 2015 | Apple Variety, Eating Apples, Other Apples at DLC
Ripens: Early September Recommended Use: Eating Taste: Sweet, crisp Introduced in 1998 by the University of Minnesota who also brought us the popular Honeycrisp apple, the Zestar has outstanding flavor and is crisp, juicy, sweet and only slightly...