Autumn Greeting is a relativley rare apple variety with old-fashioned apple flavor. It is only grown in Argentina, where it ripens in late May, which is autumn in the southern hemisphere. A great eating apple, the Autumn Greeting is a perfect fit for an early summer picnic here in the northern hemisphere.

The fruit is large, crisp and juicy, with firm, aromatic flesh. It has a mellow, well-balanced flavor, sweet with just a hint of tartness. The apples are beautiful, with a distinctive dark red blush over a yellow background, frequently with a star-shaped patch of russet on the stem end. As with many heirloom varieties, supplies are limited. If you are a fan of old-fashioned apple flavor, be sure you don't miss these rare gems when they make their all-to-brief annual appearance in our markets each July!

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