OUR APPLE VARIETIES

Jersey Mac

Jersey Macs have a dark red colour and a white flesh. They ripen early along in the season. They are crisp, juicy, sweet, and very firm.

DATE OF MATURITY: Mid August

AVAILABILITY: Mid August to September

USES: Eat fresh, juice

AVAILABLE PACKAGING:

  • Plastic or mesh bag
  • Tray Pack

Sunrise

Sunrise apples are one of the best early apples you can get in the very beginning of the apple picking season.

DATE OF MATURITY: Late August

AVAILABILITY: Late August to September

USES: Eat fresh

AVAILABLE PACKAGING:

  • Plastic or mesh bag
  • Tray Pack

RAVE®​

The brand new signature apple of Vergers Jodoin, under controled production, this apple is bursting with flavour. It is the apple that apple-lovers can’t get enough of, due to its crunchy texture, its juiciness, and its refreshing zest.

DATE OF MATURITY: Mid-August

AVAILABILITY: August to September

USES: Eat fresh and cook

AVAILABLE PACKAGING:

  • Plastic or mesh bag
  • Tray Pack
  • Bulk

BIO DISPONIBLE

Paulared

Paulareds are a late-maturing variety of apple. They are a crisp, juicy, and rather tart.

DATE OF MATURITY: Late August

AVAILABILITY: September to October

USES: Eat fresh and cook

AVAILABLE PACKAGING:

  • Plastic or mesh bag
  • Tray Pack
  • Bulk

BIO DISPONIBLE

Lobo

Lobos have a rich red colour and are very juicy and aromatic. Their taste is delicious and excellent in pies.

DATE OF MATURITY: Mid September

AVAILABILITY: Mid September to November

USES: Eat fresh, cooking

AVAILABLE PACKAGING:

  • Plastic or mesh bag
  • Tray Pack
  • Bulk

Ginger Gold

“Ginger Gold” describes very well what differentiates this apple from other varieties; Its colour is yellow and it has a gingery taste. It is ideal for using in salads, as its flesh does not brown very quickly when exposed to air.

DATE OF MATURITY: Mid September

AVAILABILITY: September to October

USES: Eat fresh, cooking

AVAILABLE PACKAGING:

  • Plastic or mesh bag
  • Tray Pack

BIO DISPONIBLE

McIntosh

McIntosh is the most popular variety amongst Quebecois. Juicy and sweet, it is excellent to eat fresh and cooks wonderfully. It is also quite delicious as apple sauce.

DATE OF MATURITY: Mid to late September

AVAILABILITY: October to June

USES: Eat fresh, juice, cooking

AVAILABLE PACKAGING:

  • Plastic or mesh bag
  • Tray Pack
  • Bulk

Smitten®

Once bitten, forever smitten.

Vergers Jodoin is proud to present to you its new apple variety, under controled production. Rich and well-balanced flavours, delightfully crisp, this variety also has an exceptional storage capacity.

DATE OF MATURITY: Late September

AVAILABILITY: Late September to late June

USES: Eat fresh, for juice, and in salads

AVAILABLE PACKAGING:

  • Plastic or mesh bag
  • Tray Pack
  • Bulk

HoneyCrisp

Honeycrips are the most sought-after apple by clients, as they are exceptionally crisp and juicy. The name “Honeycrisp” comes from the fact that this apple has a delicate honey taste. Its flesh has a lovely cream colour and is quite resistant to oxidation. This apple is usually large in size. It is ideal for eating in slices and for every occasion.

DATE OF MATURITY: Early October

AVAILABILITY: Early October to April

USES: Eat fresh, cooking

AVAILABLE PACKAGING:

  • Plastic or mesh bag
  • Tray Pack
  • Bulk

Royal Gala

Royal Gala apples have a yellow flesh, are juicy, very firm, and as crisp as can be. Pretty due to its shape and striated colours, this fruit has a smooth and fine skin, but it resists bruises well. It is a very nice apple to eat fresh.

DATE OF MATURITY: Late September

AVAILABILITY: Late September to April

USES: Eat fresh, cooking

AVAILABLE PACKAGING:

  • Plastic or mesh bag
  • Tray Pack
  • Bulk
Organic available

Spartan

Juicy, sweet, and especially, crisp, Spartans are a dark red colour. A variety that matures on the late side, we spend the season waiting for it.

DATE OF MATURITY: Late September

AVAILABILITY: October to June

USES: Eat fresh

AVAILABLE PACKAGING:

  • Plastic or mesh bag
  • Tray Pack
  • Bulk

Ambrosia

Its conical shape and pink accents over a yellow-green base colour distinguishes this apple from other varieties in the store. Ambrosia is a very versatile apple that can be used as much in salads as in your favourite desserts, as its flesh does not brown quickly when in contact with air, and it keeps its shape well during cooking.

DATE OF MATURITY: Mid October

AVAILABILITY: October to June

USES: Eat fresh

AVAILABLE PACKAGING:

  • Plastic or mesh bag
  • Tray Pack
  • Bulk

Organic available

Cortland

Characterized by a very white flesh and exceptional taste, Cortlands are ideal for cooking, especially in pies. They are also excellent to eat and are wonderful to make memorable salads, as their flesh does not brown when in contact with air.

DATE OF MATURITY: Early October

AVAILABILITY: October to June

USES: Cider, eat fresh, cooking, juice

AVAILABLE PACKAGING:

  • Plastic or mesh bag
  • Tray Pack
  • Bulk

Organic available

Empire

Empire apples are distinguishable by their very sweet taste and their dark red colour. Their cream-coloured flesh is juicy and crisp.

DATE OF MATURITY: Late September

AVAILABILITY: October to June

USES: Eat fresh

AVAILABLE PACKAGING:

  • Plastic or mesh bag
  • Tray Pack
  • Bulk