Celebrate summer with Minnesota's early season apple varieties!
major early season varieties
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Minnesota Grown orchards
Know your varieties:
First Kiss
A crisp apple with great store life. The fruit is slightly tart with aromatic qualities. Child of the Honeycrisp and AA44. Enjoy starting mid to late August.
RiverBelle
Crisp texture and juiciness from Honeycrisp lineage. Explosive flavor is ideal for fresh eating. Thrives in the Mississippi river valley climate.
SweeTango
Juicy and sweet. Acids balance this apple's flavor, creating a long flavor finish. Crisp texture and juiciness come from the Honeycrisp and Zestar! lineage.
Zestar!
A sweet-tart apple with a hint of brown sugar. Offers a crisp, light, and juicy texture with a zesty flavor. Enjoy late August to early September.
Ask for Minnesota Grown Apples at Your Grocery Store!
Photos courtesy of the University of Minnesota - David L. Hansen and Honeybear Brands