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    Home Β» At the Store Β» Fruit & Vegetables Β» Lodi Apples

    Lodi Apples

    Published: Aug 30, 2011 Β· Modified: Nov 11, 2019 by Eric Samuelson

    The early season apples that are excellent for making applesauce!

    Where to Find Lodi Apples

    Many people are surprised when I tell them that I bought apples from the farmer's market in late July.

    No, these apples are from last season. There are a few really early varieties that ripen in the dog days of summer.

    What is a Lodi Apple?

    Early season apples can help us get our apple fix, before the heart of the season begins. The trouble with most of them is that their shelf life is very short. Such as the Lodi apple.

    After only a few days this apples begin to crack. Yes I said crack, not rot.

    Don't believe me? Here is the proof.

    Lodi Apples Cracked

    Therefore an apple like a Lodi is only found at the local farmer's market. No grocery store is going to stock their produce section with an apple that will go bad if someone looks at it the wrong way.

    Origin of the Lodi Apple

    So why even care about this apple? I will get to that in a minute. First I want to share some more background info on the Lodi.

    This apple's origin can be traced back to the beginning of the 20th century. Lodi was developed by the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station. Lodi was created by crossing a Transparent apple with a Montgomery.

    Lodi is a very similar to Transparent, only they tend to keep a little bit longer than Transparent and tend to have larger size fruit.

    Lodi Apple Review

    My Experience with this Apple (Rating Scale 1-10)

    Crispiness3
    Tartness 9
    Apple Flavor6
    Sweetness4
    Juiciness8

    Overall Feeling: The reason to buy this apple - applesauce. Get your pork chops ready!

    With it's level of tartness and amount of juice, the Lodi is perfect for sauce making. The texture of the apple also bodes well for your sauce making.

    Peach applesauce with Lodi apples
    Peach applesauce made with Lodi apples. Local peaches and Lodi apples are in season at the same time, so I love to pair them up.

    I have also heard them being used to make fruit leather. As for eating out of hand, I wouldn't bother, unless you like things that are really tart and even the texture isn't good for straight up eating.

    Have you tried this apple? What did you think? Leave a comment below telling us. Be a helper and share where you found it. You may make someone's day with your insider info on where to get them! If you are a true apple lover, you'll want to check out all of our apple reviews.

    Store Lodi Apples in the Fridge

    If you buy them make sure to use them up quickly. I would store them in the fridge if you aren't going to use them the day you buy them. And even then you may only have a week, two if you are lucky.

    When are Lodi Apples in Season?

    Lodi apples can be found growing in many states. In southern states like Virginia you can find them as early as late June. More northern state like Ohio and Michigan you can find them in mid July to late July.

    It all depends on the weather and the crop. In 2019, it was a later season so I got my first Lodi apples from Ohio in early August.

    Since their shelf life is brief, they are harder to find when get deeper into August.

    Where to Find Lodi Apples?

    The following is a list of places that have had Lodi apples:

    Monnette's Market Toledo, OH
    Woodland FarmGlastonbury, CT
    Brookfield OrchardsNorth Broofield, MA
    Thompson's FarmNaches, WA
    White House Fruit FarmGreen Township, OH
    Way Fruit FarmPort Matilda, PA
    Milky Fork FarmScio, OR
    Quarry Hill OrchardsBerlin Heights, OH
    Bill's Berry FarmGrandview, WA
    Chapel Creek FarmsMontvale, VA
    Showalter's OrchardTimberville, VA
    Thorton River OrcvhardsSperryville, VA
    Ryan's Fruit MarketTimberville, VA
    Calumet Valley OrchardClarksville, MO
    Jackson's OrchardBowling Green, KY
    Huyck FarmsPaducah, KY
    Lewis FarmsNew Era, MI
    Eckert's Belleville, IL
    Marlin OrchardsSouth Glengarry, Ontario
    Curtis OrchardChampaign, IL

    Where to Buy a Lodi Apple Tree?

    Lots of nurseries sell Lodi apples. It's a popular apple for home gardeners since it ripens so early. Try Stark Bros, they sell Lodi apples.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kai Beetch

      July 26, 2012 at 2:23 pm

      Hi, I have a lodi tree and have been waiting to harvest til they turn yellow. Can I harvest them green? What's the best time? I usually wait til the seeds turn brown.
      Thanks!
      K.

    2. admin

      July 28, 2012 at 6:04 pm

      Waiting until the seeds turn brown is usually the best way to go. But you always pick one that is still green to see if you like how it tastes.

    3. jeanette johnson

      July 22, 2013 at 12:02 pm

      i just bought a couple of Lodi apples today. oddly enough, it was the first time i ever saw them at my local co-0p. thanks for the info on the best ways to use them. i really got a good laugh when you explained why grocery stores wouldn't bother to stock them.^^

    4. Eric Samuelson

      July 23, 2013 at 7:46 pm

      Thanks, I am glad you enjoyed my post!

    5. Laura

      August 08, 2020 at 7:07 pm

      Found Lodis at Eastern Market in Detroit today from one vendor.

    6. Eric Samuelson

      August 09, 2020 at 6:38 am

      Thanks for sharing, Laura. Eastern Market is a great place.

    7. Pamela Wooten

      March 19, 2021 at 11:12 am

      I’m in North Carolina. Is there an orchard in NC mountains that grow Lodi. I had a June apple tree for years but it is now gone. I am hoping the Lodi apple will be close to make applesauce.

    8. Delisa M.

      August 16, 2022 at 8:24 pm

      We have them at McCallum's Orchard in Jeddo Michigan.

    9. Eric Samuelson

      August 17, 2022 at 6:34 am

      Thanks. I grew up in Port Huron so I have been to the orchard before.

    10. Joyce

      August 30, 2022 at 11:53 am

      Myself and a friend love Lodi apples. They are tart like a green apple before getting ripe. We love the tart taste with some salt! Have not found them around here (upstate NY) for many years!
      Thank you, Joyce. Rochester, NY

    11. Eric Samuelson

      September 02, 2022 at 10:47 am

      Thanks for sharing your love for them.

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