Jonagold
Available as:
Stemilt & Artisan Organics
Facts of Interest: The Jonagold is a cross between the Jonathan apple, an old American variety discovered in the 1820's, and the Golden Delicious apple. It was developed by the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station at Geneva, N.Y. in 1968, and has become a popular apple in both Europe and the United States. There are over 70 strains of the variety. The color of Jonagold is dependant on the strain and climate, and varies from pale green-gold with a faint red stripe to solid red.
Jonagold is crisp, juicy and tangy-sweet, with the crackling tart flavor of Jonathan and the oh-so-sweet taste of Golden Delicious. Considered a fall-season Washington apple, Jonagold was also chosen by experts as one of the two most preferred dessert apples in the world.
Characteristics
Appearance:
Red stripe & blush over a yellow-green background
Texture & Firmness:
Crisp & juicy
Internal Character:
Creamy pale yellow
Flavor:
Highly acidic with honey-like sweetness
Shape:
Almost round
Size:
Large
Uses:
Excellent for fresh eating, salads and baked goods
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.