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The Gravenstein apple has a crisp and juicy texture and a flavor that is aromatic and full of old-fashioned, sweet and tart flavor. It ripens in late July—making it one of the first apples in North America ready for market. It produces a squat, irregularly shaped apple with a very short stem that comes in a variety of colors; it usually has a greenish yellow background covered with broad red stripes. The Gravenstein is known for its all-purpose versatility as a terrific eating, sauce and pie apple. It requires 700 chill hours. Gala, Fuji, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious and Granny Smith are good pollinators.
