Fuji
Available as:
Stemilt & Artisan Organics
Facts of Interest: The Fuji is an apple cultivar developed by growers at the Tohoku Research Station in Morioka, Japan in the late 1930's and brought to market in 1962. It is a cross between two American apple varieties, the Red Delicious and the old Virginia Ralls Janet apples. Japanese consumers prefer the crispy texture and sweetness of Fuji, and the variety continues to be the unrivaled best-seller there. Since their introduction into the U.S. market in the 1980's, Fuji apples have continued to gain popularity with American consumers as well.
Fuji contains between 15-to-18 percent sugar and has a dense flesh, making it sweeter and crispier than many other apple varieties. Fuji also has a very long shelf life compared to other apples, even without refrigeration. When they are refrigerated, Fuji apples can last up to 5-6 months.
Characteristics
Appearance:
Reddish stripes and slight red blush over yellow background color
Texture & Firmness:
Firm and fine grain, very juicy
Internal Character:
Creamy white
Flavor:
Aromatic and juicy with a spicy, crisp sweetness
Shape:
Generally round
Size:
Medium to large
Uses:
Excellent for fresh eating; Very good for salads, pies, baking & freezing
Artisan Organics is Stemilt’s banner for organic tree fruits. This label adorns all packaging and price look-up (PLU) stickers on Stemilt’s organic apples, pears, cherries and stone fruits.
Stemilt began major investments in organic tree fruit production back in 1989. At the time, farming organically on a large-scale was unheard of, since there were so few organic applications available. Despite the challenges, Stemilt founder Tom Mathison knew there was potential for organics in the marketplace and continued preparing Stemilt for future growth.
Because of Tom’s foresight, Stemilt gradually increased its organic presence, and today, is one of the nation’s leading shippers of organic tree fruits. Try Artisan Organics for a unique flavor experience that only natural farming methods can deliver!
Check out our Organic Leader page to learn more about what makes Stemilt a standout in the organic field!
Check out our Organic Leader page to learn more about what makes Stemilt a standout in the organic field!
Stemilt’s World Famous apples are terrific for many reasons. The first is our area’s perfect conditions for producing apples. Central Washington is known for having sunny days, cool nights, plentiful water and nutrient-rich soils – all things that apples need to develop the perfect shape, color and flavor.
Our rich farming heritage means that Stemilt apples are produced by generations of apple experts that understand how to grow different varieties and strains. Finally, endless quality checks by our growers and field staff ensures that every apple meets Stemilt’s strict quality expectations.