Vista Bella

Vista Bella is one of the first early apples found in groceries at the end of August. It has to be consumed quickly because its lifespan is one week.

This early variety comes from New Jersey and was introduced into orchards in 1974.

Jersey Mac

Jersey Mac is an early large, dark red with white flesh apple. This variety was introduced into orchards in 1972.

Sunrise

Sunrise is one of the best early varieties to pick at the start of apple season.

Originally from the Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre located in the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, this variety is a cross between McIntosh and Golden Delicious with a chance seedling, and was introduced into orchards in 1991.

Paula Red

Paula Red is the first late variety apple produced in Québec as a large-scale market entry.

It comes from a chance seedling, possibly Cortland. This variety comes from Michigan and was introduced into orchards in 1967.

Lobo

Lobo is a variety that can produce large fruit. It is excellent to eat and delicious in pies, as it tends to keep its shape when cooked.

Developed at the Federal Station Ottawa Agricultural Research Centre in 1909, this variety was introduced in 1930 into orchards.

McIntosh

McIntosh is an excellent apple to eat and for applesauce. It is preferred because of its abundant and sweet juice. This variety is still very popular with Quebec consumers. Quebec, with its cool autumns, also offers exceptional conditions for this variety.

This variety was discovered in Ontario and introduced into orchards in 1836.

Honeycrisp

Honeycrisp is a popular variety with consumers because it is exceptionally crispy and juicy. It is named after the delicate honey taste that characterizes it. Its flesh is a beautiful creamy color which does not oxidize easily. This apple is usually large in size and quality. It is the ideal eating apple knife, which you can enjoy on all occasions.

Introduced into orchards in 1991 by the University of Minnesota, this is a new variety and its presence continues to increase in the coming years.

Gala

Gala has a yellow, juicy, very firm, and crunchy flesh. This fruit, attractive for its colorful stripes and shape, has a smooth, thin skin, but is very resistant to bruising. This is a very nice apple to eat fresh.

Introduced into orchards in 1965, this variety comes from New Zealand. This is one of the most cultivated varieties worldwide; its production is also increasing in Quebec.

Spartan

Spartan with its round shape and the most beautiful red color is one of the crunchiest apple varieties!

Introduced into orchards in 1936, this variety originated from a cross between the McIntosh and the Newton Pippin yellow variety. It was developed at the Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre located in the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia.

CORTLAND

Characterized by a very white flesh of exceptional taste, Cortland is ideal for cooking, especially for making pies. In addition, it is excellent to eat fresh and is great for making unforgettable salads since its flesh does not oxidize.

This variety originated from a cross between McIntosh and Ben Davis and was introduced in 1915 into orchards.

Empire

Empire stands out for its sweet taste, low acidity and its deep red color. Its flesh is cream colored. It is ideal as a snack, because it is a very firm apple, which bruises less easily than other varieties.

rieties.Introduced into orchards in 1966, the Empire originated from a cross between McIntosh and Red Delicious. Some like to say that it combines the best qualities of both va

Golden Russet

It is an old variety, which is making a quiet comeback. It is greenish to gold. Its flesh is a creamy yellow to a pale yellow. While its texture is really tender, it can also sometimes be a little coarse. It is sweet with a pleasant spot of acidity. It is mainly used for cider or applesauce; and it is a variety that dries well.

Golden Delicious

Golden Delicious is a creamy white-fleshed apple, which is juicy and has a slightly tart, sweet, honey taste. It is excellent to eat. It is also very good for cooking, and makes delicious desserts. Excellent for long storage.