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. Since their introduction into the U.S. market in the 1980's, Fuji apples have continued to gain popularity with American consumers as well.
Fujis contain between 15-to-18 percent sugar and have a dense flesh, making them sweeter and crisper than many other apple varieties. Fujis also have 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.
Because they are so sweet and crisp, Washington Fujis are popular with both kids and adults for both fresh eating and cooking.
Characteristics
Appearance:
Usually has reddish stripes and some 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 Growers’ banner for organic tree fruits. This label adorns all packaging and price look-up stickers on Stemilt’s organic apples, pears, cherries, and stone fruits.
We began major investments in organic tree fruit production back in 1989. That’s when Stemilt founder Tom Mathison launched his Responsible Choice program, urging growers and company managers to look for ways to conserve natural resources and reduce synthetic materials in all our growing and packing operations.
Since that year, Stemilt has become a national leader in organic tree fruit production and packing:
• Artisan Organics are grown with tree and soil balance in mind.
• Natural tree and soil balance encourages the orchards’ innate defenses, creating tastier fruit that needs no synthetic fertilizers.
• Artisan Organics are farmed 100% organically so there is no residue on the fruit.
• Artisan Organics come from modern orchards that use the latest growing and harvesting techniques.
Stemilt’s Artisan Organics are grown with extreme care. See and taste the difference that our natural farming methods produce.
Check out our Organic Leader page to learn how we grow and pack organic fruit and what makes Stemilt a standout in the organic field!
Stemilt’s World Famous apples are terrific for many reasons. The first is the area’s perfect conditions for producing apples. Central Washington has the sunny days, cool nights, plentiful water, and nutrient-rich soils that apples need to be super-flavorful. But that’s not the only reason Stemilt’s apples are great.
Generations of apple-growing expertise and endless quality checks have produced only the best fruit. Tom Mathison, Stemilt’s founder, has made sure that flavor comes first when it comes to Stemilt apples. Today, Stemilt’s field advisors also work hand-in-hand with growers so every apple meets Tom’s strict flavor expectations. Look for Stemilt’s Artisan Organics apples too. They’re naturally-farmed to perfection!