Rome
Available as:
Stemilt & Artisan Organics
Facts of Interest: The Rome Beauty apple is a mildly tart, round, dark-red apple that has been in commercial production since its discovery in the 1800s. A tree planted in Rome, Ohio in 1820 sent up a shoot from below the tree graft, a part of the tree that is not supposed to bear fruit. Orchardists generally remove these unwanted shoots, but this branch survived to bear beautiful, round, red apples. The result was a great-tasting apple that flourishes to this day.
The Rome's flesh is greenish-white, crisp and firm, which contributes to the variety’s long shelf life. Its skin is somewhat thick, which helps the fruit hold its shape during cooking or baking. The Rome is also good for cider, salads, and for fresh eating.
While the Rome Beauty is an older variety that has been available for many years, the apple still has a loyal following of apple lovers who enjoy Rome for its distinct qualities.
Characteristics
Appearance:
Deep to bright red, sometimes slightly striped
Texture & Firmness:
Very firm
Internal Character:
Greenish-white with a pink tinge
Flavor:
Pleasantly tangy
Shape:
Round to oval
Size:
Large
Uses:
The Rome is a favorite for baking and is also good for sauces
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!