When Do Apples Ripen? A Detailed Guide to Ripening Times

Most apples ripen in autumn, and some late-maturing varieties are harvested in late autumn. Red Fuji is a typical late-maturing variety, generally ripening from late October to early November, while some early-maturing varieties are already ripe in early July. Apples store very well, with a storage period of up to more than 6 months.

1. Gala Apple

The Gala apple originated in New Zealand. Its skin is relatively thin, and it tastes crisp and delicious, ripening from mid-July to August.

2. Fuji Apple

The Fuji apple was re-developed from Fuji bud sports in Japan. It is characterized by its bright red color and is mainly grown in the north, with the fruit ripening after mid-June.

3. Golden Delicious Apple

The Golden Delicious apple, also called Yellow Marshal and Yellow Banana apple, has fine and tender flesh with a sweet-and-sour taste. It is distributed in flatland areas and generally ripens in October each year.

4. Huaniu Apple

The Huaniu apple has a crisp and loose texture. It is a local specialty of Tianshui City, Gansu Province, with fine, dense and juicy flesh, and is one of the world's three most famous apples, ranking alongside the American Red Delicious and the Japanese Fuji apple. It begins to ripen around the 15th day of the 8th lunar month and is harvested in September.