![]() ![]() Gala is at its best when it is fresh in the Fall and available locally as it does not hold up in storage well. It is best for eating fresh, drying, or in cider, as it loses some of its taste when cooked. Gala has a crisp, sweet taste with a balance of tartness, and firm flesh with good aroma. Gala - An attractive, heart shaped apple with distinctive yellow-orange skin with red stippling, in a convenient size for packing in a lunch or enjoying for a snack anytime. It is best for fresh eating and can be used for cooking but has a tough skin and flesh that will take longer than average to soften. Thick skin covers the firm, crisp flesh that is rich and delectably sweet with a superb crunchy texture and unique aroma. It has outstanding storage quality and has excellent shelf life even at room temperature. Adding to its merits are its excellent keeping qualities.įuji - This late maturing apple is a good one to bring home from the orchard now and enjoy at your leisure for months to come. Its flavor loses some of its complexity when cooked but the tartness remains as well as its shape. The juicy flesh is great for fresh eating, and does not brown quickly when cut, making it an acceptable salad apple. The balance of high sugars and acidity give it a sweet-tart flavor that is one of the best. While you may wish to wash our fruit, there will be no harmful residues left at harvest time.īraeburn - 'Breaking' and 'crisp' are used to describe the texture of this excellent late season apple. This includes judicious use of agricultural chemicals, properly timed and carefully targeted. We make every effort to offer you the cleanest, most healthful product possible. These birds are part of our natural pest management plan for small mammals and insects. We have also installed American Kestral nesting boxes throughout the orchard. To ensure further protection for wildlife, we maintain a generous Riparian boundary so that food and cover remain available for the species naturally occurring there. Wildlife Habitats: Our orchard borders Evan's Creek, a natural wildlife corridor. Water Conservation: We have converted over half of the orchard grounds to a micro-irrigation system with an estimated water savings of up to 30%. ![]() Pollinator Habitat: In 2008, we planted a pollinator garden at the fruit stand as a way of encouraging native pollinators such as bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. This allows us to reduce the use of chemicals and fertilizers as well as conserve water. Integrated Fruit Production System: This is a holistic approach to the care and management of the orchard. These are the steps we are taking to ensure the health and quality of our produce: We take pride in promoting local and sustainably grown produce and utilize a farm management system that incorporates best management practices. The Kiyokawa Family takes pride in conservation. Our fruit is grower-direct, which allows us to provide quality fruit at great prices. We're proud to be a part of the famous Hood River Valley, where the nation's finest apples and pears are grown. Kiyokawa Family Orchards is a family-owned and operated farm located in Parkdale, Oregon.
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