Okanagan Similkameen Cooperative Growers Association

Ambrosia	Developed in B.C.'s Similkameen Valley by an OSC Grower, this is a new premium variety with lots of potential. Ambrosia has an attractive red blush with faint stripes on a cream or yellow background. It's an excellent fresh eating apple that is slow to oxidize (brown).
Royal Gala	This popular variety is very crisp and sweet with a distinctive red on yellow colour that appears to glow. It is a premium variety that has been the number one choice for new plantings in recent years due to it's high yield and grade.
Fuji	Originally developed in Japan this super sweet apple is highly prized in Asian markets and has recently established itself in North America. It displays amazing storage capabilities and will maintain its crispness for many months after harvest.
Braeburn	Originally developed in New Zealand Braeburn is a very firm apple with a sweet/tart flavour.
Granny Smith	The "Granny" is a tart, firm green apple with a loyal following in North America.
Sunrise	One of the earliest apples in Canada it is harvested in late July and early August. Sunrise has a distinctive sweet/tart flavour and bright red/yellow colour.
Jonagold	A blend of Jonathan and Golden Delicious apples, this tangy/sweet apple has a yellow base with a blush red cover.
Spartan	This cross between McIntosh and Newtown has white flesh, a sweet flavour and retains firmness well in storage.
Red Delicious	This apple with its long-standing history has a mildly sweet flavour and a classic heart shape.
Golden Delicious	The Golden Delicious is tender thin-skinned apple with a rich flavour. It has firm white flesh and is the preferred apple for baking.
McIntosh	A distinctive northern apple with a tangy flavour, the "Mac" is a Canadian standard. It requires cool nights before harvest to obtain the characteristic blush red colour.