November 29, 2006 by admin.

Fuji apples have been grown in Utah for several years. They are without question the most popular apple found in our cooler at South Ridge Farms. When we first planted fuji apples we were a little afraid that the growing season for the Fuji apple was a little longer than our mountain valley growing season. It is true that we have picked Fuji apples a couple of times in the snow. We generally harvest the fuji apple here at South Ridge Farms around the time of Halloween or the first week of November. If there is an early frost or snowstorm we can get caught with part of the crop still on the trees.

Just one bite into a Fuji apple convinced us that the risk of an early frost was worth the effort of growing such a tasty and flavorful apple. We sell more Fuji apples than any other variety.

Just a few days ago as I was visiting with a customer in the cooler here at South Ridge Farms, the comment was made that the Fuji apple was so sweet that when making a pie using Fuji apples one did not need to add any sugar. While I haven’t yet tried that method of making a pie, I plan to do so very soon.

Just so you might know a little bit about this great apple… read on:

Fuji apples are typically large or very large and round, on average the size of a baseball. They contain between 15-18% sugar and have a dense flesh that is sweeter and crispier than many other apple varieties, making them popular with consumers around the world. Fuji apples also have a very long shelflife compared to other apples, even without refrigeration. With refrigeration, Fuji apples can last up to 5-6 months.

Although Fujis perform well when baked or frozen, they are perhaps best suited for eating fresh or in salads. These apples are extremely flavorful and super sweet. Fujis are very juicy and crisp and are not in the least bit mealy. Some Fujis are very big, but these tend to be less flavorful. Look for medium-sized and firm fruit with spots all around. If you haven’t tried them yet, we are sure you will love them!

It won’t take long for the Fuji apple to win you over. Remember: “the way into a persons heart is to give them a pie baked with Fuji apples!

Enjoy.

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November 28, 2006 by admin.

Right now at South Ridge Farms we have Fuji, Gala, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Braeburn, Cameo, and Granny Smith apples. We also have quarts, half gallons, and gallons of our Red Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate. Our apples stay crisp and fresh in our cooler. The cooler temperature is kept at 34-35 degrees fahrenheit.

Christmas boxes are in abundance with single layer and family pack apples. These gift boxes are swept up by satisfied customers who have been giving these wonderful fruits to their neighbors and friends for years.

Christmas at South Ridge Farms is all about Apples and Cherries!

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